Bridgwater is grappling with a significant increase in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting local MP Sir Ashley Fox to press the government for enhanced powers to help Somerset Council manage the situation. HMOs, …
A Somerset campsite near Fiddington is set to potentially expand by 100 new pitches to accommodate the growing workforce at Hinkley Point C, pending approval of new planning applications. As EDF Energy anticipates a surge in …
Plans have been submitted to expand a Somerset campsite by adding 100 new pitches to provide accommodation for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. EDF Energy is adopting various strategies to house the …
A significant fire broke out near the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station today, producing a thick and towering plume of black smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from three nearby stations were quickly dispatched to the …
A significant fire broke out near Hinkley Point C, sending a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky. Emergency crews from three nearby fire stations quickly mobilized and arrived at the scene to tackle the blaze and …
The second nuclear reactor destined for the Hinkley Point C power station has successfully arrived, marking a significant milestone in the development of the project. After an extensive journey from France, the massive …
A fire enforcement notice has been issued to Bylor JV, the contractor responsible for major civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C, following the identification of serious fire safety shortcomings at the nuclear power …
The Bridgwater Carnival, a cherished fixture since the Victorian era, remains the oldest event of its kind in the UK. Each year, vibrant carnival carts weave through Bridgwater’s town centre, attracting thousands of visitors …
Burnham-on-Sea is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Weston-super-Mare. Less accessible by public transport, with the nearest train station located in Highbridge—a thirty-minute walk away—this quaint Somerset town …
A substantial new campus designed to accommodate 1,000 workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is planned near Somerset’s latest motorway services on the M5. This development addresses the anticipated peak …
The unofficial strike at Hinkley Point C is set to conclude tomorrow, after a week of industrial action sparked by allegations of bullying against a supervisor. Workers from the MEH group of contractors walked out on July 9 …
Strongvox Homes has submitted revised plans for up to 160 new homes near Somerset’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The Taunton-based developer is nearing completion of the initial 109 homes at its Cricketer Farm …
Nathan Jones, a 42-year-old painter at the Hinkley nuclear power station in Somerset, has voiced his support for the government’s substantial investment in nuclear energy, despite acknowledging the considerable expense …
Stunning new images have captured the latest developments at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, showcasing the significant progress made on Unit 1. The photographs reveal that the main structures are almost finished, …
Somerset businesses are experiencing unprecedented growth after securing contracts to support the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. As the project reaches its peak construction phase, a workforce of …