More than 9,300 new Somerset homes could be signed off by central government Under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, any plans for 150 homes or more may be signed off by central government rather than local councillors

More than 9,300 new homes in #Somerset could be approved by central government rather than local people following the passage of the Planning and Infrastructure Act: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2578776... #LDReporter #Yeovil #Taunton #Wellington #Watchet #Frome #Bridgwater #Highbridge

Average cost of fixing potholes in Somerset revealed Somerset Council has revealed how much it costs on average to repair a pothole on Somerset's road network, based on work carried out in 2025

#Somerset Council has revealed how much it costs on average to fix #potholes across the county: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2578002... #LDReporter #Taunton #Bridgwater #Yeovil #Chard #Frome #Highbridge #BurnhamonSea #Wells #Glastonbury #SheptonMallet #Wellington #Ilminster #Wincanton

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500-bed campus for Agratas 'gigafactory' staff planned near Somerset crematorium Staff at Somerset's new £4bn 'gigafactory' could be housed at a purpose-built, 500-bed campus to prevent additional pressure on local housing

A 500-bed campus to house workers at #Somerset's new £4bn 'gigafactory' could be built near the Sedgemoor Crematorium between #Bridgwater and #Highbridge: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2577645... #LDReporter #Gravity #A38

30mph speed limit coming to major Somerset roundabout near M5 A 30mph speed limit will be in place for two months on the Edithmead roundabout near junction 22 of the M5 as work to upgrade the site begins

A 30mph speed limit will be place on the #Edithmead roundabout in #Highbridge from Monday (January 19) as the first stage of work begins on a multi-million-pound upgrade: www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/2577263... #LDReporter #Somerset #A38 #M5 #BurnhamonSea

Reform UK gains third Somerset councillor after senior Conservative defects Councillor John Cook-Woodman has become the third Conservative councillor in Somerset to defect to Reform UK in the last 12 months

Reform UK has gained its third councillor on #Somerset Council after senior Conservative John Cook-Woodman defected to the party: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2576422... #LDReporter #Highbridge #BurnhamonSea

8 major transport projects which could transform Somerset in 2026 Numerous major transport projects (many backed by central government funding) will be implemented across Somerset over the next 12 months

Numerous major transport projects will be implemented across #Somerset over the next 12 months. Here's what the new year holds: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2572665... #LDReporter #HappyNewYear2026 #Dunster #Street #A39 #A396 #A38 #M5 #Highbridge #Bridgwater #Taunton #Langport #activetravel

#Somerset's "tremendously successful" Slinky service will benefit from six new minibuses in the new year - with an extra electric minibus to support a key #Frome bus route: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2568830... #LDReporter #BSIP #Taunton ##Wellington #Bridgwater #BurnhamonSea #Highbridge

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eyesore Stokes on High Bridge timber framed listed building #HighBridge #Lincoln

eyesore Stokes on High Bridge timber framed listed building #HighBridge #Lincoln

We celebrated the “topping off” of the #Highbridge on its newly constructed 26th-floor roof. To mark the occasion, we were joined by the Samaritan Daytop Foundation, our construction partners, Board members, & generous funders.

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Sad to see Stokes CLOSED. A big mistake going down market. Re-open, showcase specialty coffee.

#coffee #coffeeshop #HighBridge #Lincoln

Somerset Council has 'no timescale' for permanent traveller transit site Somerset Council spent much of the summer dealing with unauthorised traveller encampments - but a permanent solution is still a long way off

#Somerset Council can't put a date on how soon a permanent transit site for travellers will be put in place: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2560160... #LDReporter #Taunton #Glastonbury #Bridgwater #BurnhamonSea #Highbridge

Picture of the day, High Bridge, Manhattan-Bronx, New York City 5 November 2025
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We celebrated a major milestone at #Highbridge — the building was topped off ahead of schedule! 🏗️ Check out these drone pics from Magnusson Architecture & Planning.

With the roof now in place atop the building's 26th floor, we'll celebrate at a topping-off ceremony next week.

Somerset couple loses battle to build new homes on A38 near Highbridge The Marratty family has been overruled by the Planning Inspectorate due to concerns about flood risk and the loss of rural character.

A #WestHuntspill couple have lost their fight to build new homes on the #A38 Main Road near #Highbridge: www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/2556613... #LDReporter #Somerset

Key Highbridge flood defence could be enhanced to reduce risk to Somerset villages A key flood defence in Highbridge could be enhanced to reduce the risk of flooding in communities upstream of the town.

A key flood defence in #Highbridge could be upgraded in the coming years to reduce the risk of #flooding in towns and villages further upstream: www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/2548426... #LDReporter #Somerset #Bruton #Glastonbury #Street #Wells #SheptonMallet

A38 improvements between Highbridge and Bristol Airport could begin in June 2026 Major improvements to the A38 between Highbridge and Bristol Airport could begin construction in June 2026, according to council reports.

Work on ten schemes to cut congestion between the #M5 and #Bristol Airport could begin in June 2026, according to council reports: www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/2547761... #LDReporter #Somerset #A38 #Highbridge #Axbridge #Cheddar

A black and white photograph of High Bridge, Lincoln.

First image from my Purma Special 127 film camera.
High Bridge, Lincoln.
📸 Purma Special
🧪 Rodinal 1+50
🎞️ Shanghai GP3 100 ISO
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'Scary' and 'dangerous' Somerset coast road could be made safer for pedestrians A "scary" and "dangerous" coastal road in Somerset could soon be made much safer for pedestrians and cyclists as part of wider…

A "scary" and "dangerous" coast road in #Somerset has been singled out for numerous improvements as part of the council's #activetravel plans: www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/2544962... #LDReporter #BurnhamonSea #Berrow #Brean #Highbridge #LCWIP

#Newcastle #HighBridge #Streetphotography #Photography #England #UK #BlackandWhite #Monochrome

#Newcastle #HighBridge #Streetphotography #Photography #England #UK #BlackandWhite #Monochrome

#Newcastle #HighBridge #Streetphotography #Photography #England #UK #BlackandWhite #Monochrome

#Newcastle #HighBridge #Streetphotography #Photography #England #UK #BlackandWhite #Monochrome

#Newcastle #HighBridge #Streetphotography #Photography #England #UK #BlackandWhite #Monochrome