Thursday 28th May

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:00

By Steve Haigh

People are being asked to take extra care in parks and open spaces as high temperatures and dry conditions increase the risk of fire. Plans to build hundreds of new homes in Yeovil can now go ahead after a High Court challenge by Mudford Parish Council was dismissed. A Somerset bakery chain has sparked a reaction after it stopped making iced buns... and more

Somerset Council is urging people to take extra care in parks and open spaces as high temperatures and dry conditions increase the risk of fire. The council says discarded barbecues, cigarette ends and even glass bottles can spark a blaze. They're asking people not to use portable barbecues, to dispose of litter responsibly, and make sure ash and cigarettes are fully extinguished.

Plans to build hundreds of new homes in Yeovil can now go ahead after a High Court challenge by Mudford Parish Council was dismissed. The Up Mudford development on land north of Primrose Lane in Mudford includes 760 homes, commercial space and community facilities. Campaigners had raised concerns about flooding, traffic and infrastructure, but the High Court has ruled that Somerset Council acted lawfully in granting the scheme planning permission. The parish council says it won’t appeal.

Somerset’s recycling centres are handling 25 per cent more black bin waste since three-weekly collections were introduced. Somerset Council says more rubbish is being taken directly to recycling sites as residents change their habits.

The Royal Bath and West Show opens today and runs until Saturday at the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet. Actor, Martin Clunes, is a guest at the show today, and the Wurzels are playing live.

A Somerset bakery chain has sparked a reaction after it stopped making iced buns. Burns The Bread says changing tastes has meant the once reliable iced bun is no longer popular but fans have taken to social media, demanding the sticky favourite be put back on sale.

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