Thousands of Somerset Homes Safeguarded by Major Reservoir Upgrades Saturday, November 29, 2025 somerset flooding reservoirs environmentagency floodprotection infrastructure watermanagement engineering sustainability resilience Thousands of homes across Somerset will benefit from enhanced flood protection following the completion of major upgrades to three critical reservoirs on the Somerset Levels and Moors. These improvements, initiated in 2022 by … Read More
Farmers Face Closure Threat as Land Use Conflicts Endanger Food Security Saturday, November 29, 2025 farming foodsecurity landuse agriculture policy inheritance dairy sustainability climate somerset Britain’s food security hangs in the balance as conflicting land use demands and unclear government policies threaten the future of family farms. During a Westminster Hall debate on November 18, MPs warned that unless … Read More
Pupils Cultivate Sensory Prayer Garden to Enhance Wellbeing at Midsomer Norton School Saturday, November 29, 2025 wellbeing sensorygarden education nature community environment sustainability pupils reflection school Students at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School are trading pencils for planters as they transform a quiet courtyard into a sensory prayer garden designed to nurture calmness and reflection. Supported by a £500 grant from … Read More
Superdry Announces Bold High Street Revival with 15 New UK Store Openings Thursday, November 27, 2025 superdry retail fashion expansion rebranding uk sustainability profitability genz highstreet Superdry is set to make a significant return to the High Street with plans to open 15 new stores across the UK, alongside multiple new outlets in Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. This ambitious expansion signals … Read More
Planning Inspector Approves Crewkerne Development After Local Opposition Thursday, November 27, 2025 crewkerne development housing sustainability planning affordable flooding infrastructure localgovernment construction Efforts by Crewkerne residents and Somerset Council to halt the construction of nearly 150 new homes at the town’s southern edge have been unsuccessful. The proposed development, dubbed Maple Grove, is set to bring … Read More
New Starbucks Store Opens at Somerset Business Park Wednesday, November 26, 2025 starbucks somerset highbridge coffee newopening jobs christmas delivery sustainability toogoodtogo A brand-new Starbucks has officially opened its doors at the Oaktree Business Park in Highbridge, Somerset. The coffee shop welcomes customers Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. … Read More