What to Do if Your New Red Recycling Bag Is Falling Apart Monday, December 1, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council environment sustainability plastics packaging replacement damage North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports emerged that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” Introduced to encourage better recycling habits, these bags have unfortunately led to … Read More
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