Road Safety Concerns Stall Approval of 60-Home Development in Westbury-sub-Mendip Friday, May 22, 2026 westbury-sub-mendip somerset roadsafety housing development pedestrian planning traffic mendip landscape Councillors have postponed a decision on a new housing development in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, amid serious worries about road safety and pedestrian access. The Church Commissioners for England submitted plans in … Read More
Residents Celebrate Victory as Proposed Solar Farm Near Somerset-Dorset Border Is Rejected Friday, May 22, 2026 solar somerset dorset landscape heritage planning environment countryside community renewable Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially rejected following a public inquiry, much to the relief and joy of local residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, … Read More
Residents Celebrate as Solar Farm Near Somerset-Dorset Border Is Rejected Friday, May 22, 2026 solar somerset dorset landscape conservation heritage planning community environment renewable Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially withdrawn following a public inquiry, to the relief and delight of nearby residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd initially proposed the … Read More
New Forest Nursery Near Somerset Cricket Club Set to Open in Early 2027 Friday, May 22, 2026 nursery childcare forest somerset stogumber education countryside preschool planning outdoorlearning A brand-new “forest” nursery is set to open near Stogumber Cricket Club in rural Somerset, offering local children a unique early years education rooted in nature. The Lille and Wild pre-school, run by sisters … Read More
Forest-inspired Nursery to Open Near Somerset Cricket Club in Early 2027 Friday, May 22, 2026 nursery forest childcare somerset education outdoor nature stogumber preschool planning A new forest nursery is set to open near Stogumber Cricket Club in Somerset, welcoming local children from early 2027. The project, led by sisters Rebecca and Victoria Moore of Lille and Wild, aims to offer nature-centered … Read More
Police Car Crashes During High-Speed Chase on Somerset’s A38 Thursday, May 21, 2026 police collision chase a38 somerset accident arrest gaspipe emergency traffic A police chase on Somerset’s A38 took a dangerous turn when a marked Avon and Somerset Police car crashed into an unrelated vehicle carrying two people. The incident occurred between Rooksbridge and Axbridge on the evening of … Read More