Potholes Plague Somerset Roads, Drivers Demand Action Tuesday, April 22, 2025 somerset potholes roads maintenance drivers safety infrastructure council government neglect Drivers in Somerset are expressing frustration and concern over the deteriorating state of the roads, with potholes causing damage and safety hazards. One local resident, Greg West, voiced his dismay after his car hit a deep … Read More
Severn Tidal Lagoon Proposal Gains Support Wednesday, April 16, 2025 severn tidal lagoon uk energy renewable innovation environment government technology The Severn Estuary Commission has recommended a pioneering plan for a tidal range lagoon that harnesses the immense tidal range to generate predictable, low-carbon electricity. If realized, this project could help fulfill the … Read More
Plans for 3,000 New Neighbourhood Police Officers in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset police officers neighbourhood policing community investment government crime performance Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will … Read More
Devastating Impact of Child Poverty in Somerset's Most Deprived Areas Saturday, April 12, 2025 child poverty somerset deprived neighbourhoods interactive map regional disparities government initiatives The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions reveal a stark reality - 4.5 million children across the UK were living in poverty in the year ending March 2024, marking a record high. Despite the … Read More
New Footbridge Construction Set to Commence in Taunton Tuesday, April 8, 2025 taunton footbridge construction council funding cyclists pedestrians infrastructure government completion The beginning of the installation for a new footbridge in Taunton town centre has been confirmed by Somerset Council. This project, approved in August 2024, entails the replacement of the current footbridge connecting … Read More
Warning of Ruin for Somerset Farmers Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset farmers government rural crisis small business health social care liberal democrats sustainable farming A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural … Read More