Two Somerset Beaches Issued New No-Swim Warnings Due to Pollution Concerns Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset beaches pollution swimming warnings waterquality environment safety publichealth coastal Two popular beaches in Somerset have recently been issued with no-swim warnings as officials express concern over potential pollution in the areas. The warnings aim to protect public health following tests that indicated … Read More
£6m Taunton Town Centre Flood Defence Scheme Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding safety somerset council environment infrastructure construction defence regeneration Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest Marred by Storm and Line-up Confusion Sparks Refund Demands Monday, June 8, 2026 weston-super-mare summerfest festival weather cancellation refunds vip safety performance music The Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest at the Beach faced significant disruption over the weekend of June 6-7, as severe weather and organizational missteps left festival-goers frustrated and demanding refunds. Heavy rain and … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest Faces Refund Demands Amid Storm Chaos and Line-Up Mix-Up Monday, June 8, 2026 refunds summerfest weston-super-mare vip weather cancellation sophieellisbextor thefeeling festival safety Angry festival-goers at Weston-super-Mare’s Summer Fest at the Beach have voiced strong demands for refunds following a chaotic weekend marked by severe weather and organizational confusion. The event, held over June 6-7, … Read More
Ninth Attempt to Redevelop Derelict North East Somerset Farm Finally Approved on Technicality Monday, June 8, 2026 redevelopment planning appeal halfwayfarm somerset farmhouse barn technicality council safety After nearly a decade and nine applications, the owners of Halfway Farm in North East Somerset have finally secured approval to redevelop their long-derelict property—thanks to a minor technicality. Halfway Farm’s neglected … Read More
Ninth Attempt to Redevelop Derelict 'Eyesore' Farm Finally Approved on a Technicality Monday, June 8, 2026 redevelopment planning appeal farmhouse somerset barn technicality council housing safety The owners of Halfway Farm, a long-abandoned and overgrown property in North East Somerset, have finally succeeded in their quest to redevelop the site after nine attempts, thanks to a niche technicality. The farm, located … Read More