Exmoor Flood Prevention Scheme Wins Prestigious UK River Prize Tuesday, April 15, 2025 exmoor flood prevention river prize restoration project biodiversity community innovation A groundbreaking flood prevention and river restoration initiative near the Exmoor National Park has been honored with the prestigious UK River Prize. The project, located near Minehead, Porlock, and neighboring villages, … Read More
Flood Prevention Work to Temporarily Close Chard Reservoir Main Road Wednesday, April 2, 2025 flood reservoir chard prevention work closure dam road somerset flooding Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam … Read More
Demand for Action to Protect Somerset Village from Flooding Tuesday, March 25, 2025 somerset village flooding action awareness peril housing development infrastructure prevention Residents of a small Somerset village called Mudford are demanding immediate action to protect their homes from the looming threat of “extreme flooding”. The concerns were raised following the approval of two … Read More
Addressing Crime and Policing Challenges in Somerset Sunday, March 9, 2025 somerset policing crime challenges neighbourhood violence prevention innovation resources Tackling knife crime, dealing with stretched resources, and integrating AI in policing are just a few of the pressing challenges facing Avon & Somerset Police. Clare Moody, the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is … Read More
New Public Defibrillator Installed to Prevent Tragedies Tuesday, January 7, 2025 defibrillator fundraising cardiac arrest prevention community safety children adults installation A new public defibrillator has been installed at a Yeovil nursery, thanks to the efforts of manager Naomi Bartin. Bartin led fundraising for the installation after her sister tragically passed away in her teens due to a lack … Read More
High Rates of Childhood Obesity in Somerset Exceed National Average Monday, November 11, 2024 obesity children somerset nhs statistics public health prevention intervention public policy urgent action New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as … Read More