A dedicated group of local volunteers recently took on the daunting task of cleaning up the long-neglected Red Brick building area in Glastonbury. The site had become overwhelmed with rubbish, prompting residents to take …
The winner of this year’s Turnip Prize, a tongue-in-cheek art award celebrating the worst in art made with the least effort, has been revealed. The prize went to a flattened beer can titled “Bitter & Twisted,” created by Ali …
In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and …
Somerset Council has announced that there will be no rubbish or recycling collections on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August. As a result, all collection days across the council area will be delayed by one day for that week. For …
A fire that sent thick plumes of black smoke rising over the M5 near Somerset is believed to have been deliberately set. The blaze occurred on Kings Weston Lane in Avonmouth, Bristol, creating dangerous driving conditions for …
As the festive season approaches, Somerset residents can expect temporary changes to their recycling and rubbish collection dates. These alterations will be in effect over the Christmas and New Year period, necessitating …
A Somerset rubbish dump has been given a new lease on life as it has been transformed into a thriving nature reserve. The Carymoor Environmental Trust spearheaded the rejuvenation of the old landfill site, which had been …