Dramatic Photos Reveal Full Extent of M5 Lorry Fire Damage Wednesday, October 15, 2025 m5 lorry fire damage roadclosure accident emergency transport cleanup infrastructure Dramatic photos have surfaced showing the extensive damage caused by a major lorry fire on the M5 motorway. The blaze led to the closure of the road, causing significant disruption for commuters and emergency services alike. … Read More
Somerset’s Newest Railway Station to be Accompanied by 161 New Homes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset nyneheadroad bloorhomes railwaystation housingdevelopment planning taunton infrastructure greenspace affordablehousing Detailed proposals have been submitted for the construction of 161 new homes adjacent to Somerset’s newest railway station on Nynehead Road. This development follows outline planning permission granted in May 2024 to West of … Read More
Somerset’s Newest Railway Station to Anchor Development of Over 150 Homes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset railway housing development bloor planning infrastructure taunton homes construction Detailed proposals have been submitted for approval to develop 161 new homes adjacent to Somerset’s newest railway station on Nynehead Road. West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd., based in nearby West Buckland, had … Read More
Plan to Stop Floods as £6 Million River Tone Defences Get Approval Wednesday, October 15, 2025 flooding defences rivertone taunton somersetcouncil environmentagency infrastructure regeneration concrete protection A significant £6 million flood defence scheme has been approved to protect homes, schools, and businesses along the River Tone in Taunton from future flooding events. This project involves constructing reinforced concrete … Read More
Plan to Stop Floods as £6 Million River Tone Defences Approved Wednesday, October 15, 2025 floods flooddefence taunton rivertone infrastructure somersetcouncil environmentagency regeneration construction protection A £6 million flood defence project has been approved to shield homes, schools, and businesses along the River Tone from future flooding. Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, will install reinforced … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Crisis as Plans for 325 New Homes Spark Local Outrage Monday, October 13, 2025 crewkerne somerset housing development traffic flooding infrastructure planning environment community A small Somerset town is on the brink of being overwhelmed by new housing proposals, local residents warn. Place Land Ltd., a company based in Cullompton, Devon, submitted plans in early September to build 325 new homes along … Read More