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
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
Live Update: Pensioner with Tattooed Arms Missing in Somerset Tuesday, August 12, 2025 missing somerset pensioner tattoo search disappearance clive community alert safety A pensioner named Clive, recognizable by his tattooed arms, has been reported missing in Somerset since Monday. Authorities and local residents are actively searching for Clive, who has not been seen or heard from since his …
Baby Death at Somerset Hospital Highlights Risks of Remote Consulting After Delayed C-Section Tuesday, August 12, 2025 somerset maternity caesarean neonatal coroner communication healthcare safety training nhs The tragic death of baby Daisy McCoy at Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit in Somerset has sparked urgent warnings about the risks of NHS consultants working remotely. A Prevention of Future Deaths report, issued after an … Read More