Arrangements for planning meetings under the new Somerset Unitary Council are being criticised as undemocratic. The rules for the new council, which will take over
Bridgwater driver jailed
Luke Hawkes, of Wadham Close, Bridgwater, appeared at Taunton Crown Court today (Friday 27 January). Hawkes, 28, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and
SWR operates “normal service” on strike days
SWR the train company that operates the Exeter to London Waterloo service says it will operate a full service next week. RMT and ASLEF are
South Somerset Opium Trip
There is some good news at last from South Somerset District Council (SSDC) regarding its investment in battery storage. The first part of the site
Castle Cary chaos says councillor
Parking issues at Castle Cary station are an accident waiting to happen says Cllr Barry O’Leary. The Mendip District Councillor complained to GWR after seeing
No Somerset trains on strike days
GWR today announced the services it will be running on 1 and 3 February, when ASLEF has called a strike. The train drivers union represents
Power cut in Wearne as thieves nick cables
There have been plenty of stories in the past decade about copper telephone cables being stolen. The practise more or less went away when new
Hinkley consultation starts today
On the 10 January, we published an exclusive piece about plans for Hinkley C to avoid using an Acoustic Fish Deterrent system. The original plans
Flooding incident “stood down”
The major incident declared for flooding across the Somerset Levels has been “stood down” today. The incident was declared on 17 January in response to
Witness appeal following Bridgwater assault
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing to the public for witnesses to an assault to come forward. On 13 January a man was walking along