Sparkford

Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset industrial development sparkford a303 planning legal environment flooding council

Somerset Council has reversed its earlier approval of a development project near the A303, halting plans to construct 34 light industrial ‘starter’ units in Sparkford. The decision comes after prolonged legal … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset sparkford a303 industrial planning development flooding legal section106 council

Somerset Council has reversed its earlier approval for a new industrial estate near the A303 after legal roadblocks stalled progress on critical agreements. In June 2022, Anthony Canvin submitted plans to construct up to 34 … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset schoolbus 4x4 vandalism avonsomersetpolice trafficsafety sparkford southcadbury investigation windscreen

In a shocking incident shortly before rush hour on Thursday, January 8, multiple vehicles in Somerset were struck by objects hurled from a moving 4x4 vehicle. The attacks occurred between Sparkford and South Cadbury and … Read More

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 mcdonalds sparkford closure a303 yeovil commuters restaurant franchise reviews community

The McDonald’s restaurant located at Wake’s Garage on the A303 near Yeovil has permanently closed its doors as of Sunday, November 23. Serving commuters and locals for almost 25 years, the closure marks the end of an … Read More

Monday, October 28, 2024 somerset a303 business units jobs sparkford industrial development infrastructure environment

The Somerset Council’s planning committee south has approved the construction of up to 34 light industrial units near A303 in Sparkford, Somerset. The units, proposed as ‘starter units’, aim to support small … Read More