Families Face Higher Energy Bills as Ofgem Raises Price Cap Ahead of Winter Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ofgem energy pricecap winterbills electricity gas economicimpact energypolicy ukhouseholds fossilfuels Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are preparing for an increase in energy bills this winter following Ofgem’s latest decision to raise the energy price cap by 2% in October. This rise exceeds previous … Read More
House Reduced to Rubble Following Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion devon otterton fire gas emergency devonfire ladram destruction safety A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was completely destroyed by a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene at approximately 11:30 a.m., where they found the … Read More
House Destroyed by Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion fire devon otterton emergency rescue gas accident roadclosure damage A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was reduced to rubble after a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the wreckage, … Read More
Town Centre Road in Chard Closed for Two Months for Major Gas Pipe Upgrades Friday, August 8, 2025 chard gas upgrades roadclosure somerset utilities infrastructure safety hydrogen energy A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. … Read More
Taunton Gas Upgrade Accelerates Roadworks to Improve Traffic and Secure Energy Future Tuesday, July 8, 2025 infrastructure gas taunton utilities upgrade pipeline traffic energy wales somerset Wales & West Utilities is replacing over 1,750 metres of aging gas pipelines in Taunton to modernize the town’s energy network and alleviate traffic congestion. The vital infrastructure project started in late March, … Read More
Major Gas Pipeline Upgrade Set to Impact Bath’s Upper Weston Roads Sunday, July 6, 2025 bath utilities gas infrastructure construction traffic upgrade energy community safety Bath residents are advised to attend a public drop-in event to learn about a significant gas pipe replacement project set to disrupt traffic in Upper Weston for several months. Wales & West Utilities is undertaking a … Read More