Somerset awarded £3.7m to install more than 1,600 EV charging points
SOMERSET has been awarded more than £3.7 million to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the county -…
Somerset peatlands helping store carbon – thanks to major county project
PEATLAND covers just 3% of the Earth’s surface – but contains more than 30% of the world’s soil carbon. As…
North Somerset recycling and food waste collections facing week-long delays
PEOPLE whose recycling collection was missed on Thursday will now have to wait until next week. As a driver…
Best GCSE results in recent years at Ansford Academy
STUDENTS and staff at Ansford Academy in Castle Cary celebrated their best GCSE results…
MP to meet officials over Somerset bus route that’s “not fit for purpose”
A SOMERSET MP is set to meet bus chiefs in a bid to improve an “unreliable” and “overcrowded” service…
Somerset bank holiday recycling and rubbish collection changes: What you need to know
RECYCLING and rubbish collections will change in Somerset due to the August bank holiday. Somerset Council has said collections in…
Have your say over future of Bridgwater Docks – and redevelopment plans
NEW moorings at Bridgwater Docks are part of a consultation into the future of the landmark site. Somerset Council…
Somerset community buildings receive almost £200,000 boost to energy-efficiency
PROJECTS in Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham and Street are among more than a dozen handed grants to make community buildings…
Dry weather brings “hidden threat” to animals at Somerset sanctuary
THE hot, dry weather in Somerset has brought a “hidden threat” to animals at a county sanctuary. Ferne Animal Sanctuary,…
‘Recycling your food waste could help save Somerset £1 million’
RECYCLING your food waste could help Somerset save £1 million, it has been revealed. Earlier this week, your Leveller revealed…
