Massive Black Smoke Plume Soars Over Hinkley Point C Amid Fire Emergency Friday, March 27, 2026 hinkley fire emergency smoke firefighters blaze response safety incident plume 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 … Read More
Large Fire Erupts Near Hinkley Point C, Sending Massive Plumes of Black Smoke Friday, March 27, 2026 fire hinkley emergency smoke firefighters blaze nuclear safety incident response 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 … Read More
Second Nuclear Reactor Delivered to Hinkley Point C Power Station Monday, January 12, 2026 hinkley reactor nuclear power energy bridgwater bristol france transport construction 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 … Read More
Hinkley Point C Contractor Faces Enforcement Notice Over Fire Safety Failings Tuesday, December 2, 2025 hinkley safety fire onr construction regulation nuclear inspection bylor enforcement 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 … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival: Key Developments Along the Procession Route Thursday, October 30, 2025 bridgwater carnival regeneration hinkley infrastructure development transport housing heritage festival 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 … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea: A Charming Seaside Town with Hidden Struggles Saturday, August 23, 2025 burnham seaside tourism parking rent housing hinkley carnival economy community 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 … Read More