‘People are scared’: Somerset leaders unite to condemn spate of hate crimes
“PEOPLE are scared to go about their daily lives for fear of being attacked in the street. This is…
Saturday recycling collections set to run as more Somerset households see delays: Here’s where
“OPERATIONAL issues” are set to continue delays in recycling collections across Somerset today (September 26). Somerset Council said residents may…
Tech recycling and reuse scheme rolling out to help more people in Somerset
A SCHEME which hits the road to help people recycle and reuse electrical items is expanding in Somerset. Fixy is…
Bridgwater Celebration Mile work “simply not good enough”, says county chief
BRIDGWATER’S Celebration Mile project could be completed in the next three weeks – as a county leader revealed frustration…
Ultra-efficient affordable North Somerset housing development nearing completion
THE first Passivhaus development in North Somerset is nearing completion. Homes built to Passivhaus standards are highly energy efficient, requiring…
Somerset fire crews tackle vehicle fires – including tractor in West Somerset and a car on the M5
SOMERSET crews were called to a trio of vehicle fires on Thursday (September 25) – including a tractor. The first…
Could a licensing scheme ease “tensions” over van dwellers in Glastonbury?
GLASTONBURY MP Sarah Dyke is calling for a new system to protect hundreds of people living in “unsafe and…
Somerset green spaces handed accolade for quality
TWO Somerset green spaces have been awarded coveted Green Flag Awards – recognising their quality. Somerset Council-managed Ham Hill and…
Free carbon surveys on offer to North Somerset firms
BUSINESSES in North Somerset can apply for a free carbon survey to better understand how they can do their…
By-election coming after North Somerset Councillor resigns
LONG Ashton residents will be able to vote for a new representative at an upcoming by-election. The poll, provisionally on…
