Somerset
Coverage of Somerset in the Nexus archive.
- Badenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillor
Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, defends the decision to allow Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi who was jailed for antisemitic abuse against a Labour politician, to stand as a councillor in Somerset. She states the party is not providing him a national platform and has higher standards for MP candidates.
- Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free
A rare black-crowned night heron has been spotted at Holnicote Estate in Somerset, where conservation efforts have allowed a river to return to its natural course, transforming the area into a thriving oasis for birdlife.
- Extreme Heat Warning issued for portions of the tri-state
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties in Central New Jersey by the National Weather Service. The warning is effective from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with expected temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees.
- UK suffers as it swiftly sets new hottest June day record
The UK set a new June temperature record of 36.4°C in Somerset, breaking the previous 1976 record as a heatwave strained ambulance services. London Ambulance Service reported a record 642 life-threatening emergencies due to extreme heat, prompting extended red weather warnings.
- ‘Like a bomb had gone off’: suspected arson attack fuels Glastonbury unease
A suspected arson attack caused an explosion and fires at caravans in Glastonbury, Somerset, leading to arrests and heightened concerns about people living in vehicles. Jan Johnston described the event as 'like a bomb had gone off' due to the sudden explosion and thick smoke.
- JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil
Jaguar Land Rover faces potential battery supply delays due to construction issues at a government-backed factory in Somerset. Agratas, the supplier, dismissed its main building contractor over a budget mismatch. Both Agratas and JLR are owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata.
- Lorry gets stuck in hole it was sent to fix in Somerset
A lorry sent to fix a sinkhole in Somerset became stuck after the ground gave way, leaving it at a near 45-degree angle. The incident occurred on Butleigh Drove, near Walton. Contractors from Stabilised Pavements were involved.
- England's dirtiest beaches named and shamed in the Brown Flag Awards - as Somerset comes out as the worst county
England's dirtiest beaches have been identified in the Brown Flag Awards, with Somerset named as the worst-performing county. The report highlights significant environmental concerns affecting coastal areas.
- Battery factory due to supply Jaguar Land Rover to get £380m UK grant
The UK government has allocated £380m to Tata-owned Agratas plant to build a battery factory supplying Jaguar Land Rover, despite construction delays. The investment aims to boost economic growth and secure jobs, with batteries intended for electric Range Rover and Jaguar models.