Explore Somerset’s Iconic Nature Reserves Without a Car: New ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ Initiative Launched Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset naturereserves avalonmarshes publictransport conservation peatrestoration activetravel community wildlife accessibility sport A groundbreaking initiative is making it easier than ever to visit the stunning nature reserves of the Somerset Levels without relying on a car. Running until March 2026, the ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ project enhances transport … Read More
£400,000 Refurbishment Transforms Former Somerset Council HQ Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset westsomersethouse refurbishment localgovernment communityservices library redevelopment propertysales council publicservices West Somerset House, the former headquarters of West Somerset Council located on Killick Way in Williton, has undergone a significant refurbishment costing £400,000. Once the administrative center until the council’s … Read More
Hollywood Star Emma Myers Keeps Cool While Filming in Somerset Heatwave Tuesday, July 1, 2025 emmamyers somerset filming heatwave bbc agoodgirlsguidetomurder television acting portishead thriller American actress Emma Myers, known for her role as Pip Fitz-Amobi, was spotted seeking shade from the unusual UK heatwave while filming in Portishead, Somerset. The 23-year-old star rehearsed scenes under an umbrella as … Read More
Year of the Peregrine: Record Falcon Rescues and Releases in Somerset Tuesday, July 1, 2025 peregrine falcons wildlife rescue rehabilitation conservation somerset releases juvenile birdwatching Secret World Wildlife Rescue, a dedicated wildlife charity based in East Huntspill, Somerset, is celebrating an extraordinary year of rescuing Peregrine Falcons. In 2025, the organisation successfully rescued, rehabilitated, … Read More
Plans Announced to Reduce Speed Limit on Somerset’s A4 Bath Road Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset speedlimit a4road bathandnortheastsomerset saltford keynsham roadsafety development traffic council Local authorities are proposing to lower the speed limit on a busy 1.2km stretch of the A4 Bath Road, between Saltford and Keynsham, from 40mph to 30mph. The initiative aims to address safety concerns arising from recent … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in June Include Murderers and Sex Offenders Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset crime justice murder drugs sexoffences sentencing bristol law courts In June 2025, several individuals from Somerset and neighboring regions were sentenced for serious crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and sexual offences. Crown Courts in the area have acted decisively to bring … Read More