A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration initiative with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. This board will oversee the investment aimed …
New permanent electric pumps are set to be installed on the River Tone near Taunton to help prevent flooding in the Bathpool area. This vital upgrade comes amid plans to boost flood defences following recent severe flooding …
A severe heatwave has postponed crucial repair work on a stretch of the A30 in Somerset after extreme temperatures caused the road surface to “liquefy.” In late May, Somerset Council and its contractor Kiely Brothers …
The dramatic explosions of roads in Bath during Monday’s storm were caused by burst water pipes, not lightning strikes, according to Bath and North East Somerset Council. On the evening of June 22, intense rainfall led to …
The dramatic explosions that tore through roads in Bath during Monday evening’s storm were caused by burst water pipes rather than lightning strikes, Bath and North East Somerset Council confirmed. On June 22, intense …
On Monday, June 22, Bath experienced dramatic flash flooding after an intense thunderstorm swept through the area, causing rapid water level rises that left streets submerged and vehicles partially underwater. Ralph Allen …
Plans to build 56 new homes just a short walk from King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton, Somerset, have been unanimously approved by local councillors after earlier delays. Developed by Bloor Homes South West, the …
Plans to build 56 new homes within walking distance of King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton, Somerset, have been unanimously approved by local councillors after reconsideration. Developer Bloor Homes South West …
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The tidal barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express …
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express Park in …
Somerset’s vital Huntspill River flood relief channel, which plays a crucial role in protecting the Levels and Moors from flooding, is slated for potential improvements aimed at increasing its capacity to manage floodwaters. …
After nearly three years of negotiations and design revisions, plans for new business units near the A303 in Somerset have finally been approved by council planning officers. Brickcourt Ltd submitted the proposal in October …
A new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub is set to be proposed near a bustling McDonald’s just off the M5 motorway in Somerset, pending approval from Somerset Council. The planned site is within the Oaktree business park …
A rural flooding action group has welcomed a £50 million government funding boost as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to protect Somerset communities from future flooding. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural …
The UK central government has declined to allocate funding for a vital study aimed at reconnecting the West Somerset Railway (WSR) with mainline rail services. The WSR operates between Bishop’s Lydeard, near Taunton, and …