Live: Major Fire in Frome Forces Evacuation as Flaming Roof Collapses Thursday, December 4, 2025 frome fire evacuation emergency roof collapse flats residents accommodation firefighters A significant fire broke out in Frome, leading to the evacuation of several flats as the building’s roof collapsed amid blazing flames. Emergency services responded swiftly to the blaze, prioritizing the safety of residents … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Under Siege by Lorries as Bridge is Reduced to 'Mincemeat' Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage traffic concerns residents infrastructure safety A small village in Somerset is facing increasing challenges as heavy lorry traffic continues to pound its roads, leaving a local bridge severely damaged and residents deeply concerned. The once peaceful community is now … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Historic Bridge Crumbles Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage infrastructure residents safety property heritage The peaceful Somerset village, known for its quaint charm and historic architecture, is now grappling with an overwhelming influx of heavy lorries. Many residents report rising anxiety as the constant traffic takes a toll on … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Residents still dealing with cracked roads four years after moving to new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 housing roads development maintenance somerset acorn livewest property residents wedmore Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore have been battling ongoing issues with their housing development, four years after the first families moved in. Despite homes being occupied since 2021, many claim that … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Four years on, residents still face cracked roads in new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 residents roads maintenance housing development wedmore infrastructure acorn livewest council Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore are frustrated after four years of living in a new housing development still plagued by unfinished roads and poorly maintained communal areas. Since the first occupants … Read More
Plans for Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Rejected Amid Concerns Over Parking Loss Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing parking somerset planning aster council development residents affordablehousing Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six homes on the Norbins Road car park in Glastonbury, deeming the plans “completely inappropriate.” The decision came after months of debate and strong opposition … Read More