Timid Deer Rescued from Dangerous Sports Netting in Somerset Hills Sunday, December 21, 2025 rspca deer rescue wildlife netting somerset animalwelfare stress conservation safety A wild deer faced a frightening ordeal after getting hopelessly tangled in sports netting in Somerset’s Polden Hills. The distressing discovery prompted swift action from RSPCA rescuers, who feared the delicate animal’s … Read More
The 12 Areas of Somerset at Risk of Flooding Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset flooding emergency residents risk warnings precautions weather community safety Somerset is currently facing significant flood risks across twelve distinct areas. Local authorities have identified these regions as vulnerable due to recent weather patterns and rising water levels. Among these, one area in … Read More
No Changes to Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Until Summer 2026 Saturday, December 20, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile somerset traffic transportation towndeal infrastructure congestion council petition sport Any alterations to Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile won’t be enacted until summer 2026 following a full council vote in Somerset. This decision comes after extensive public discontent over recent traffic system changes funded by … Read More
New Somerset Levels Homes Must Prioritize Local Residents, Council Rules Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset housing development localconnection planning rural othery council selfbuild policy Somerset Council has confirmed that new homes planned for the village of Othery on the Somerset Levels must be allocated to people with a strong local connection. This ruling applies to the first phase of a development … Read More
New Homes on Somerset Levels Reserved for Locals, Council Confirms Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset housing development planning localconnection othery rural council selfbuild policy Somerset Council has firmly decided that new houses planned for a small village on the Somerset Levels must be reserved for people with a genuine local connection. This ruling came in response to proposals from South West … Read More
Calls for Enhanced Homeless Support in Somerset After Two Deaths Saturday, December 20, 2025 homelessness somerset safeguarding mentalhealth support eviction substanceabuse review nhs housing An independent review triggered by the deaths of two homeless men in Somerset has called for improved support and intervention for vulnerable individuals facing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding … Read More