New Housing Development Proposed for Growing Somerset Town Near M5 Thursday, May 1, 2025 somerset housing development gladman newton road north petherton m5 planning construction somerset council The town of North Petherton in Somerset, located near the M5, may soon see the addition of 210 new homes if plans put forward by Gladman Developments are approved. The proposed housing development is planned for the eastern … Read More
UK men charged with 'swatting' incidents in USA and Canada Wednesday, April 30, 2025 swatting uk usa canada court charges somerset liverpool merseyside conspiracy Three UK men, including one from Somerset, have been charged with allegedly orchestrating fake emergencies to prompt an emergency response in the USA and Canada, commonly known as ‘swatting’. The three individuals … Read More
Somerset Set to Sizzle: Heatwave Forecast for the County Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset heatwave temperature met office uk weather forecast rnli coast sunshine Somerset is bracing itself for a scorcher this week, with temperatures set to peak on Thursday. The mercury is expected to reach a balmy 27°C in the county, as the UK prepares for what could be its highest ever recorded April … Read More
Council Workers Face Pay Cuts in Bath and North East Somerset Wednesday, April 30, 2025 council workers pay cuts bath somerset unions reduction employees proposal Some of the lowest paid council workers in Bath and North East Somerset are bracing for a reduction in their pay this summer, a move being met with strong opposition from labor unions. Employees working in waste and … Read More
Glastonbury 2025 Glade Stage Line-up Revealed Wednesday, April 30, 2025 glastonbury glade 2025 line-up lineup festival somerset worthy farm stage performances The unveiling of the lineup for the Glade area of Glastonbury 2025 has stoked excitement among festival-goers. The event is scheduled to occur from June 25 to 29 at Worthy Farm in Somerset, before a fallow year in 2026. The … Read More
Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More