Plans for a third "super-quarry" that could threaten a local environment are "terrifying", residents have said. Hanson UK has applied to update planning consents to reopen and expand Westdown ...

Following the recent decision to reopen Whatley Quarry near Frome, the council has enough limestone to meet existing demand for at least the next 25 years.

Westdown Quarry adjoins the ancient Asham Woods in the Mendips - a site of special scientific interest A major quarrying company has vowed to “boost biodiversity” through 44 acres of new ...

A Somerset quarry may need to expand in the near-future to meet local demand for road surfacing material. Somerset Council has conducted a review of its Minerals Plan, which measures the capacity ...