Storm Amy Named as UK Prepares for 80mph Winds and Heavy Rain Wednesday, October 1, 2025 storm amy metoffice weather uk winds rain warnings flooding safety The Met Office has officially named the first storm of the 2025/26 season: Storm Amy. Following two recent hurricanes in the Atlantic, a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system is set to impact the UK this Friday, October … Read More
Somerset River Restoration Project Revives Wildlife and Landscape Tuesday, September 30, 2025 restoration rivers somerset nationaltrust biodiversity flooding wildlife reforestation conservation collaboration A groundbreaking river restoration project at Somerset’s Holnicote Estate has achieved remarkable success in transforming landscapes, reviving wildlife habitats, and enhancing flood protection, earning the National Trust a … Read More
New Homes Approved Near Popular Somerset Wedding Venue Amid Sewage System Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset housing development sewage infrastructure conservation phosphates affordable flooding planning Somerset councillors have unanimously approved plans for 18 new homes near the well-known Old Oak Farm wedding venue in Curry Rivel, despite community concerns over the capacity of local sewage systems. West of England … Read More
Plans Approved for 180 New Homes on Farmland at Hilperton Edge Friday, September 26, 2025 housing development planning hilperton trowbridge traffic flooding affordable community wiltshire Wiltshire Council has approved plans to build 180 new homes on farmland near Trowbridge, despite strong local opposition and concerns from councillors. Barratt Homes submitted the application to develop the site at Maxcroft … Read More
Judicial Review Threatens Future of 765-Home Yeovil Expansion Monday, September 22, 2025 yeovil upmudford housing judicialreview development somerset flooding planning abbeymanor community A major housing project on the outskirts of Yeovil, proposed to deliver 765 homes along with commercial space and community facilities, is facing serious obstacles as a judicial review looms. The Abbey Manor Group secured … Read More
Judicial Review Threatens 765-Home Expansion in Yeovil Monday, September 22, 2025 yeovil housing development judicialreview mudford somerset planning community flooding infrastructure The ambitious plan to build 765 new homes on the northern edge of Yeovil may be at risk due to a judicial review initiated by Mudford Parish Council. The Abbey Manor Group obtained outline planning permission from Somerset … Read More