Residents Renew Opposition to Proposed ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Facility in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 frome battery energy storage fire safety planning appeal environment community Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity … Read More
Plans Advance for Safer Crossing at Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury wirralpark crossing safety pedestrians cyclists infrastructure somerset campaign feasibility Central government funding could soon support the creation of a safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked locations—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This key junction … Read More
Hopes for Safer Crossing Near Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury crossing safety traffic pedestrians cycling infrastructure council campaign funding Central government funding may soon pave the way for a new, safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked spots—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This crucial junction … Read More
Fresh Battle to Halt ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Site in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 battery batterystorage frome energy firehazard planning appeal somerset renewables safety Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed fight against the construction of a controversial battery energy storage facility near a densely populated residential neighborhood. Battery energy storage systems store excess … Read More
Calls Mount for a 'Maximum Driving Age' Amid Concerns Over Rapid Health Decline Thursday, August 14, 2025 driving age safety uk elderly licences health regulation survey eyesight Specialists and road safety advocates are calling for the introduction of a legally enforced “maximum driving age,” mandating that drivers relinquish their licences once they reach a certain age. Unlike many other … Read More
More than 600 Fake Labubu Dolls Seized in Safety Crackdown Tuesday, August 12, 2025 labubu toys counterfeit safety dolls children tradingstandards northsomerset chokinghazard consumerprotection Over 600 counterfeit Labubu dolls have been confiscated in North Somerset following safety concerns raised by a vigilant parent. Trading Standards officers from North Somerset Council conducted raids on two businesses in … Read More