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A former nuclear power station will begin its 95-year decommissioning process after regulators granted formal consent.EDF's Hinkley Point B, which lies on the Somerset coast near Stogursey, has been given the green light to be demolished by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).In August 2022, Hinkley Point B reached the end of its operating life after nearly 46 years of generating electricity.Dan Hasted, ONR director of regulation, said: "We will continue to proportionately regulate the Hinkley Point B…

Somerset batter and England World Cup winner Fran Wilson has announced her retirement from cricket.The 33-year-old returned to Somerset in 2025 for a second spell, as the women's side turned professional, and scored 574 runs in 28 matches.She previously played for the club between 2006 and 2014 and scored more than 2,500 runs in List A and T20 games.Wilson played 64 times for England across three formats and was part of the team that won the 2017 ICC…

BBCThe rescue centre is currently housing around 50 hedgehogsA wildlife rescue centre has said we need to support hedgehogs in our gardens this winter as they say the mammals are close to becoming "endangered".Staff at Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre near Highbridge in Somerset are currently housing around 50 hedgehogs and have calls everyday about animals.George Bethell from Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre said: "Numbers have declined quite a lot in the last 30 years so they are…

A road will be closed on Wednesday as part of an ongoing police investigation.The A396 will be shut between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe in West Somerset from 09.30 to 16:30 GMT.Somerset Council said the closure was requested by Avon and Somerset Police, in relation to "an ongoing investigation".Drivers have been told to plan ahead, with the bus between Dunster and Minehead being diverted. Source link

Frome Town CouncilThe scheme in Frome has been rolled out permanently A project which aims to keep children safe on the school run has been made permanent following an 18-month trial.Roads around a number of schools in Frome will now have traffic calming measures in place year-round, including speed reductions and timed road closures.The Frome Town Council scheme encouraged children to walk or cycle to school and involved Avanti Park School, Critchill School, Oakfield Academy and Trinity Church…

Georgia EadieWest of EnglandBBCItalian-owned Leonardo runs the UK's only helicopter factory in SomersetWorkers at one of the world's biggest defence firms have decided to suspend their strike action following a new pay offer.About 3,000 employees at Leonardo, which runs the UK's only helicopter factory in Yeovil, Somerset, planned to walk out across five of the company's UK sites.After last-minute talks, union Unite has agreed to suspend the action to allow for a ballot of members to take place…