Study explores extending the railway into England. It assesses benefits and challenges with new funding confirmed. Scottish Borders Railway Extension to Carlisle Studied: £5 Million Plan The railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank opened ten years ago. Now, they approved the next work phase. They will spend up to £5 million on a study. This study…
Plans submitted to Flintshire Council for a 2.5km dog walking trail near Holywell at Mynydd Mostyn, diversifying the dairy farm. Dog Walking Trail Proposed Near Holywell for Public Use They want to change farm land use. The plan includes a dog walking trail. The application went to Flintshire Council in January. The plan seeks full…
Chinook landed at Dudsbury golf range for around a minute during a training flight in southern England. Chinook Helicopter Briefly Touches Down at Dudsbury Golf Course The Defence Ministry spoke about a helicopter. It flew over southern England on Monday, February 24th, in the afternoon. The helicopter was doing some practice drills. Someone saw the…
A 27-home development is proposed for Chiswell Green. Public consultation is open for feedback on the project. Chiswell Green: Plans Unveiled for 27 New Homes, Public Consultation Open Hey, listen to this! Someone wants to build houses. They want to put them at 4 Noke Side. A company called DLA Town Planning made the proposal.…
Kippen faced five minor earthquakes within days. The British Geological Survey monitors the unusual seismic activity. Earthquake Swarm Jolts Scottish Town With Five Tremors in Few Days Kippen experienced a small earthquake on Tuesday, February 18, around 8:12 PM. The British Geological Survey (BGS) reported the quake, which had a magnitude of 1.3. It occurred…
Plans to demolish shops in New Rents for a hotel in Ashford were refused due to concerns about aesthetics and pollution impacting Stodmarsh. Ashford Hotel Plan Rejected Over Eyesore Fears and Pollution Issues Ashford Council stopped plans to tear down shops for a new hotel. People feared it would be an eyesore. A 92-room hotel…
Plans to demolish shops in New Rents for a hotel in Ashford were refused due to concerns about aesthetics and pollution impacting Stodmarsh. Ashford Hotel Plan Rejected Over Eyesore Fears and Pollution Issues Ashford Council stopped plans to tear down shops for a new hotel. People feared it would be an eyesore. A 92-room hotel…
Plans filed to replace Higher Beverton Farm barns with four new, larger homes near Raleghs Cross. Brendon Hills Farm Could See Barns Make Way For New Housing Someone wants to build houses near Raleghs Cross. These houses would be on a farm in the Brendon Hills. The farm is called Higher Beverton Farm. Bill Norman…
Aslef strike cancels Elizabeth line trains. Disruptions expected February 27, March 1, 8, and 10 due to pay dispute. TfL: Elizabeth Line Faces Aslef Strike Causing Train Cancellations Train drivers plan to strike soon. The strike dates are February 27, March 1, 8, and 10. This is due to a dispute about their pay. TfL…
Local groups host events addressing poverty, sports, gardening, film, poetry, and gardens in West Somerset. West Somerset Community News Roundup for Week of February 21st A “Christians Together” group had a meal in Minehead. Fifty-two people attended on January 25th. The meal showed how the world shares food. Some have plenty, while others struggle. Six…