Major Somerset Quarry Granted Approval to Operate Until 2056 with Expansion Plans Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset quarry expansion andesite mining environment mendip infrastructure jobs planning Moons Hill Quarry, located near Stoke St. Michael in Somerset, has received approval to continue operations until 2056 following a significant expansion plan. Managed by John Wainwright & Co. Ltd., this quarry is a vital … Read More
Major Somerset Quarry Approved to Operate Until 2056 Following Expansion Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset quarry expansion andesite employment infrastructure environment minerals planning economy Moons Hill Quarry, a key supplier of silurian andesite in Somerset, has received approval to continue operating until 2056 after plans to expand its boundaries were greenlit by Somerset Council’s strategic planning … Read More
45 Affordable Homes Approved Near Major Somerset Quarry Tuesday, December 9, 2025 affordablehousing somerset stokestmichael quarry development planning environment community infrastructure council Local councillors have approved plans to build 45 affordable homes near Coalpit Lane in Stoke St. Michael, Somerset. This site lies close to the disused Sammy’s Quarry and less than a mile from the active Moons Hill … Read More
Discover Cromhall Quarry: Lakeside Sauna, Swimming, and More Saturday, September 6, 2025 cromhall quarry sauna lakeside swimming wellness outdoors relaxation southgloucestershire fitness Exploring new fitness and wellness destinations often leads to unexpected gems, and Cromhall Quarry, nestled in Wotton-under-Edge, South Gloucestershire, is one such treasure. Known for its crystal-clear lakes ideal for … Read More
Quarry Workers Complete Three Peaks Challenge Just Seconds Before Deadline in Tribute to Late Friend Monday, July 28, 2025 quarry threepeaks challenge somerset fundraising tribute hearthealth teamwork endurance heidelbergmaterials Seven colleagues from Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley quarry in Somerset have triumphantly completed the formidable Three Peaks Challenge, conquering Britain’s tallest mountains—Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon—in … Read More
'Abandoned Tunnel' Attraction Poised to Revive South West Seaside Towns Sunday, July 20, 2025 memo portland jurassic coast biodiversity quarry tourism economy employment dorset A groundbreaking £30 million tourist attraction celebrating the Jurassic Coast is set to rejuvenate Weymouth and Portland, two seaside towns in the South West of England that have long faced economic challenges. The MEMO … Read More