Deadly hemlock found on Dunster Beach. A woman warns walkers of the poisonous plant after recent South West warnings. Poisonous Hemlock Found on Somerset Beach; Dog Walkers Beware A woman found a poisonous plant in Somerset while walking her dog near Porlock and Bicknoller. This plant is likely hemlock root and is very dangerous. Helen…
New homes / stadium in Chard progress after access road meets standards, resolving issues. Chard Homes and Stadium Project Advances After Roadworks Completion Plans for new homes and a stadium in Chard are moving forward. The project includes almost 300 homes and also features a new stadium for the football club. Developers proposed these plans…
Plans cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset improve A38. Feedback is being sought. Bristol Airport Road Upgrades Aim to Benefit All A38 Road Users Locals can share thoughts on transport plans. These plans aim to cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset are working together to improve the…
A pedestrian is fighting for their life after being hit by a moped in an accident in Bath. Pedestrian Critically Injured in Moped Collision on London Road, Bath A person walking got hurt in a moped accident. It happened in Bath, Somerset. The accident occurred around 7 PM on Thursday, February 13. A moped hit…
Council tax increase prevents fire service cuts. £5 increase per household approved for 2025/26 to protect stations. Somerset Council Tax Rise Averts Fire Station Closures, Cuts The fire service in Devon and Somerset needs money. They will use £1 million from their savings to cover budget issues. They asked for a council tax increase of…
Renewal of the Glovers Walk site envisions a modern transport hub for Yeovil, similar to Taunton’s planned upgrades. Yeovil Bus Station Could Become Transport Hub in Glovers Walk Plan Yeovil’s bus station might get a makeover and could become a modern transport hub. This is part of the Glovers Walk site’s renewal, as Glovers Walk…
Somerset Council considers ending free evening and weekend parking. Consistent fees are desired. Changes may start this autumn. Somerset Parking Fees Could Change Evenings and Weekends Somerset Council might change parking fees. Evening and weekend parking may no longer be free. They want fees to be the same across Somerset. These changes could start in…
Bluetongue detected in Dorset prompts expanded control area to include parts of Devon. Farmers face movement restrictions. Bluetongue Virus Alert Issued to Devon Farmers After Dorset Outbreak Farmers in the South West should be aware. A bluetongue area now includes their farms. This virus impacts cows and sheep. It limits where they can move. DEFRA…
The £510,000 transport hub initially planned for Somerton will now be built in Langport due to site restrictions. Somerset Rural Transport Hub Moves From Somerton to Langport Town Somerset will spend over £500,000 on a transport hub. They plan to build it in Langport. They initially wanted to build it in Somerton. The Somerton site…
The £1.50 Taunton bus fare zone will end on April 1st. The zone saw a 30% ridership increase since 2022. Taunton’s £1.50 Bus Fare Zone to End Boosting Somerset Bus Services Taunton bus fares are changing on April 1. The £1.50 fare zone is ending then, which helped people travel cheaply around Taunton. It started…