Somerset Festival Organisers Apologise for Camping Chaos Amid Refund Demands Sunday, June 1, 2025 somerset festival camping refunds organisers taunton accessibility safety community apology Organisers of the Festival on the Hills at Taunton Racecourse have expressed deep regret over camping delays and other issues faced by attendees during the May 29 to 31 event. Despite its family-friendly reputation, many … Read More
Seventh Attempt to Redevelop Derelict Somerset Farmyard Sparks Controversy Sunday, June 1, 2025 redevelopment derelict farmhouse planning greenbelt somerset barns safety conservation housing The owners of Halfway Farm, a derelict and overgrown farmhouse situated between Chew Magna and Pensford in Somerset, have lodged their seventh planning application to redevelop the site. The farmhouse, described by the owners … Read More
Frome’s Community Bike Project Boosts Safer Cycling with £8,500 Donation to Missing Links Campaign Sunday, June 1, 2025 cycling donation frome community bike charity safety routes volunteers somerset A new cycling initiative in Frome has made a remarkable impact on local travel safety by donating £8,500 to the town’s Missing Links campaign, which aims to expand traffic-free routes around Somerset. The gift was announced … Read More
Glastonbury Grapples with Rising Issues of Drinking, Drugs, and Violence Saturday, May 31, 2025 glastonbury antisocial drinking drugs fights police community safety tourism church As the Glastonbury Festival approaches, the town is experiencing a troubling increase in anti-social behaviour, severely impacting residents, tourists, and local businesses alike. Authorities have been actively addressing the … Read More
Vaping Warning Issued Over Fire Risks from Improper Disposal in Bins Friday, May 30, 2025 vaping disposal recycling fire safety somerset waste batteries environment council Somerset Council, together with its waste contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, has issued an urgent warning about the risks posed by improperly discarded vapes. As vape use continues to rise, more devices are being … Read More
Backwell Bus Lane Proposal Sparks Community Outrage and Council Review Friday, May 30, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset publictransport cycling safety council community traffic busservice sport A £2.2 million plan to introduce a 206-metre bus lane along the A370 through the North Somerset village of Backwell has ignited significant fear and anger among local residents, prompting the council to reconsider the … Read More