Solar Farm Protesters Take Their Campaign to the Skies in Wiltshire Friday, June 13, 2025 solar protest wiltshire renewable energy farming environment community infrastructure development Residents opposing a massive solar farm in the Wiltshire countryside have taken their protest to new heights—literally. On Sunday, campaigners from Stop Lime Down marched to voice their concerns over plans for a 2,220-acre … Read More
Solar Farm Opponents Take Their Protest to New Heights Friday, June 13, 2025 solar protest wiltshire countryside renewable farmland macquarie energy infrastructure campaign Residents opposing a vast solar farm project in Wiltshire have elevated their protest—literally—by flying a banner above their demonstration. The banner carried the message: “No To Corporate Greed – Stop Lime … Read More
New Wellington Railway Station Approved in Government Spending Review Thursday, June 12, 2025 wellington railway transport infrastructure somerset government investment development planning railways The long-awaited new railway station in Wellington has been officially approved by the government as part of its recent spending review, ending months of uncertainty for the project. Valued at £15 million, the Wellington … Read More
Long-Running Roadworks in Chard to Overlap with Annual Carnival Thursday, June 12, 2025 chard civilengineering roadworks utilities wessexwater gasupgrade trafficmanagement somerset carnival infrastructure Major roadworks in Chard, Somerset, will now extend well beyond the originally planned completion date, clashing with the town’s annual carnival on October 11. Wales & West Utilities and Wessex Water are jointly carrying … Read More
Portishead Railway Funding Uncertain After Spending Review Omission Wednesday, June 11, 2025 portishead railway funding spendingreview transport government bristol infrastructure westofengland metro Rachel Reeves’s recent spending review concluded without any commitment to funding the Portishead Railway, leaving the project’s future in limbo. During her announcement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor highlighted … Read More
Popular Walking and Cycling Route Near Somerset's Gigafactory Receives Major Upgrade Wednesday, June 11, 2025 lock’sway somerset gigafactory cycling walking infrastructure sustrans ncn3 bridgwater activetravel A well-loved walking and cycling path near Somerset’s emerging gigafactory has been significantly upgraded, thanks to central government funding. The Lock’s Way cycle link connects the village of Bawdrip, northeast of … Read More