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- 1High Court ruling allows houses on floodplains despite failed safety test●Oh dear, loophole or intended policy it does look as though we really do not get risk very well do we? https://www. theg
A High Court decision in North Somerset means houses can be built on floodplains in Yatton even when they fail a flood-risk safety test. Commenters are criticising the ruling, arguing that whether it is a loophole or intended policy, it shows governments and planners fundamentally misunderstand how to handle flood risk as climate pressures grow.
- 2Somerset farmer revives wildflower pastures to improve cheddar●‘You can taste the land’: the Somerset farmer bringing wildflowers back to cheddar By Helena Horton Tom Calver has sacri
Tom Calver, a Somerset farmer, has reduced his cows' milk yields by feeding them a varied diet of plants, including wildflowers, believing it produces better cheddar and richer farmland. Profiled by the Guardian's Helena Horton, he says you can 'taste the land' in the cheese, framing the shift as a win for both flavour and biodiversity.
- 3High Court ruling on floodplain development safety in North Somerset●Ridiculous judgement... https://www. theguardian.com/politics/2026/ sep/27/high-court-floodplains-development-safety-tes
The High Court has issued a judgment concerning the safety test for building development on floodplains in Yatton, North Somerset. Early reactions describe the ruling as ridiculous, with critics arguing it could weaken protections against building homes in areas at risk of flooding. The case touches on housing policy, planning law and climate adaptation concerns in England.
- 4Tom Abell hits 307 as Somerset draw with Surrey●County Championship: Tom Abell scores 307 in Somerset's draw with Surrey
Somerset captain Tom Abell scored 307 runs against Surrey in a drawn County Championship match. The triple-century is a standout individual performance in English domestic cricket, drawing attention from fans and pundits for its rarity and the endurance required to reach the mark at first-class level.