has today announced a return to its original name – The Ilchester Cheese Co.- reconnecting with its heritage and reaffirming its commitment to the local community and British cheesemaking The rebrand reflects the company’s deep roots in Somerset and its position as a category pioneer From being the first to introduce flavoured cheese to the UK market in 1962 with its now-iconic Ilchester Beer Cheese to producing some of the country’s best-loved brands such as Jarlsberg the business is proudly returning to the name that started it all “Our new-old name reflects who we’ve always been — rooted in Ilchester and focused on the future,” said James Catchpole Managing Director of The Ilchester Cheese Co “We’re reconnecting with our community and proudly wearing our story on our sleeve.” continues to be a key employer in Somerset with a team of around 175 people across production and office-based roles The business is widely recognised as a trailblazer in the flavoured cheese category which it continues to lead with a 17.9% value share (Kantar hold the #1 branded position in their respective segments — Smoky and Spicy cheeses (Kantar) and distributes Jarlsberg and other select cheeses from its parent company TINE Norway with Jarlsberg enjoying +13% volume growth in 2024 “We’re proud to be a company that not only leads the market in innovation but also supports the local economy and champions international partnerships,” added James The Ilchester Cheese Co.’s reach extends far beyond the UK it continues to invest in brand-building with new media campaigns and refreshed packaging for Applewood and Jarlsberg launching this May the rebrand signals a stronger-than-ever commitment to its local identity — Ilchester isn’t just a name; it’s a community and a symbol of enduring excellence in cheese “This rebrand is a celebration of everything that’s made us who we are — our people and our passion for cheese,” said James “We’re not just changing a name The Ilchester Cheese Co.new branding will be rolled out across trade materials packaging and digital channels over the coming months The voice of the industry With over 60,000 readers throughout the UK and Europe Food & Drink International is the most comprehensive medium for your company No other magazine can guarantee such high profile coverage Contact us: fdi@blmgroup.co.uk © Food & Drink International - Part of the Business Link Magazine Group By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. 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Read our Privacy notice An estate owned by one of Britain’s richest women has been fined nearly £28,000 after it used the equivalent of three Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water during a drought The Ilchester Estate in Dorset is owned by Charlotte Townshend, who was listed at 287 in the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List thanks to inherited wealth with her fortune now estimated at a staggering £489 million which spans over 15,000 acres of land in the West Country “deliberately flouted” the conditions of its licence to abstract water from a spring on the headwaters for the chalk stream Dorset Frome at Evershot It exceeded the limit for water abstraction by nearly 7,500 cubic metres between December 2022 and July 2023 The estate has a licence costing £120 a year to take water to supply its houses setting its own charges for supplying the water to businesses and residents on the estate It has now paid a penalty of £19,777.69 plus costs of £8,298.60 to the regulator for exceeding the conditions after previously being warned to stop over-abstracting water The estate was advised in 2018 how it could apply for an increase in its permitted abstraction levels but said steps would be taken to reduce the amount of water being used But it continued to take water above the permitted level each year through to 2023 Melbury House, a Grade I listed mansion on the estate, is home to Ms Townshend. She inherited the estate from her mother, Theresa Fox-Strangways (Viscountess Galway), daughter and heiress of Harry Fox-Strangways Ms Townshend is also reported to own at least 20 acres of property in Holland Park She also runs the Abbotsbury Swannery, the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans. The swannery was bought by her ancestors from Henry VIII in 1543. Ms Townshend is reported to be the only person in the country other than the King who is allowed to own swans. The Dorset Frome is one of only 200 chalk streams in the world, the vast majority of which are in the UK and provide a unique habitat for wildlife as well as mineral-rich pure water. Chalk streams are a threatened habitat, hit by over-abstraction and climate change reducing the amount of water in them, while pollution and invasive species are also damaging the waterways and the native wildlife that rely on them. Carolyn Lane, senior environment officer for the Environment Agency, said: “Chalk streams are stunningly beautiful, but ecologically sensitive, watercourses. Where companies or individuals hold licences to take water from them, they cannot ignore the conditions attached and take as much water as they like. “In this case, the Ilchester Estate not only deliberately flouted the conditions, they did so during a drought, when it is likely that damage will have been done to the river and the surrounding environment it supports.” A spokesperson for Ilchester Estate said: “Ilchester Estates very much regrets the historic breach of its water extraction licence. Since this has taken place, the Estate has invested in its water infrastructure in order to reduce the amount of leaks and to monitor abstraction now on a daily basis. “The Estate remains committed to the protection and enhancement of the diverse natural environment under its management.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports has a licence to abstract water from a spring on the headwaters of the chalk stream Dorset Frome at Evershot gardens and farms that go to make up the Ilchester Estate The current annual charge invoiced by the Environment Agency under its charges scheme for the abstraction licence is £120 The estate then sets its own charges for supplying the abstracted water to businesses and residents on the estate The licence allows the estate to abstract up to 66.6 cubic metres of water a day but following an investigation by the Environment Agency it was found that between December 2022 and July 2023 the authorised licence limit had been exceeded by a total of nearly 7,500 cubic metres – around three Olympic size swimming pools worth of water Between December 2022 and January 2023 Wessex was officially in a drought Now the estate has paid a variable monetary penalty (VMP) of £19,777.69 The penalty came after the agency had previously warned the estate to stop over abstracting water In 2018 the estate was advised by the Environment Agency of how an increase to their permitted abstraction levels could be applied for the estate said steps would be taken to reduce the amount of water being taken but amounts abstracted continued to be above the permitted level each year through to 2023 senior environment officer for the Environment Agency Where companies or individuals hold licences to take water from them they cannot ignore the conditions attached and take as much water as they like the Ilchester Estate not only deliberately flouted the conditions when it is likely that damage will have been done to the river and the surrounding environment it supports The headwater reaches of the Dorset Frome have been endorsed as a Flagship Chalk Stream catchment by Wessex Water It is one of only 200 chalk streams in the world The streams contain mineral-rich pure water and are havens for wildlife To operate other than in accordance with a licence is an offence; Ilchester Estates has committed a relevant offence; namely breach of s.24 Water Resources Act 1991 Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs) are a civil sanction brought in under the provisions of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 and Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 VMPs were initially capped at £250,000 for each offence but the cap was removed for offences committed on or after 1 December 2023 Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Senator Chris Van Hollen and community members to celebrate the completion of the purchase agreement for Camp Ilchester Spaces like Camp Ilchester make up the fabric of our community – connecting neighbors and friends and allowing more of our residents’ close access to nature This sale ensures that Camp Ilchester will always be green space preserved as part of the Howard County Recreation & Parks system We will always look to preserve open space to preserve the legacy of organizations that serve our community and to be good stewards of our land and our future Howard County intends to preserve Camp Ilchester as green space keeping up to 105 housing units out of the development pipeline and utilizing the property to expand recreational program offerings to residents across the region Potential uses of the Camp could include sports programs active aging activity and a nature center with nature-based educational programming the use of park land purchased with funding from the State’s Program Open Space fund for a non-park purpose requires a local jurisdiction to convert an equivalent acreage of land to park or open space Pending approval by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources the purchase of Camp Ilchester could provide several acres of land eligible to offset the conversion of the portions of Troy Park in Elkridge purchased with Program Open Space funding for High School #14 “For generations Maryland families have enjoyed Camp Ilchester That’s why we worked together to preserve this green space and ensure it remains open to the public,” said Senator Van Hollen “This effort took creative thinking and teamwork from all levels of government and the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland to preserve this beautiful place for today and for future generations I’m glad we were able to secure this important victory for Marylanders.”  beautiful outdoor classroom for our young people,” said Congressman John Sarbanes “I know that because the efforts to preserve it and the leadership that’s been exercised here that it is going to be that fantastic opportunity for the next generation to learn about the outdoors and be stewards of our environment.”  we were not going to let this land get developed,” said State Senator Katie Fry Hester “We recognized what a beautiful place this was and how the Girl Scouts could benefit Teamwork is really what made this happen.” “We all know that this is a treasured piece of land it is the perfect place for a neighborhood park,” said Delegate Courtney Watson this $6 million could have been spent elsewhere but County Executive Ball is wisely investing this money on Ilchester Road in Ellicott City and therefore this land will be preserved for future generations.” “We have so much to celebrate today - this special place that will be preserved that you ladies will take your own daughters and say we did this,” said Councilmember Liz Walsh “We did this with our moms and our counselors the leadership at every level of government.” The Camp Ilchester purchase continues the Ball Administration’s efforts to preserve land for environmental and agricultural purposes throughout the County where appropriate County Executive Ball closed on the Savage remainder property acquiring the five-acre parcel located to the west of Savage Mill for $1.75 million and preserving the property for outdoor recreation and open space Noteworthy for its environmental significance as a State of Maryland designated Targeted Ecological Area the Savage remainder parcel had been the target of proposed development since 2013 transitioning through iterations ranging from 15 units per acre to a maximum of 35 units “I want to thank the girl scouts, our volunteers, all those past and present, who have really gotten us to this point,” said GSCM CEO Violet Apple. “Camp Ilchester is in safe hands, and it will remain green.”  “On behalf of the Board of Girls Scouts of Central Maryland – we made it! Now we get to share Camp Ilchester with other members of the community,” said GSCM Board Chair Julie Lenzer.   I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A wealthy landowner has been fined £28,000 for taking too much water from a rare chalk stream during a drought. The Environment Agency said the Ilchester Estate in Dorset “deliberately flouted” the conditions of its licence to abstract water from a spring on the headwaters for the chalk stream Dorset Frome at Evershot. The estate belongs to Charlotte Townshend, who owns thousands of acres in the county and was listed at 287 in the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List thanks to her inherited wealth, with her fortune now estimated at around £489 million. It has a licence costing £120 a year to abstract water to supply its houses, offices, gardens and farms from the Dorset Frome, setting its own charges for supplying the water to businesses and residents on the estate. But an investigation by the regulator found that, between December 2022 and July 2023, when the area was officially in drought, the estate exceeded the limit for abstraction by nearly 7,500 cubic metres – around three Olympic swimming pools’ worth of water. The Ilchester Estate not only deliberately flouted the conditions, they did so during a drought, when it is likely that damage will have been done to the river It has now paid a penalty of £19,777.69 plus costs of £8,298.60 to the Environment Agency, after previously being warned to stop over-abstracting water. The estate was advised in 2018 how it could apply for an increase in its permitted abstraction levels, but said steps would be taken to reduce the amount of water being used. But it continued to take water above the permitted level each year through to 2023, the Environment Agency said. In a statement, the estate said: “Ilchester Estates very much regrets the historic breach of its water extraction licence. “Since this has taken place, the estate has invested in its water infrastructure in order to reduce the amount of leaks and to monitor abstraction now on a daily basis. “The estate remains committed to the protection and enhancement of the diverse natural environment under its management.” Pub company Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Bull pub in Ilchester The traditional wet-led pub sits within Punch’s Leased and Tenanted estate and will be operated by experienced Publican Yvonne Wright who will be relaunching the Bull to ensure it remains at the heart of the community The Bull has a well-established guest base already and offers an extensive array of drinks from world lagers and beers to ciders It is also renowned locally for the success of its sports teams including skittles CLH News is published by RBC Publishing Ltd Contributions are welcome for consideration no responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the editorial team Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy the publisher will assume no responsibility for any effects All material is assumed copyright free unless otherwise advised A Howard County construction project to extend a sidewalk along a portion of Ilchester Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Wednesday MD – A Howard County construction project to extend a sidewalk along a portion of Ilchester Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Wednesday The project will include the installation of approximately 300 linear feet of concrete sidewalk along southbound Ilchester Road between Ilchester Point Court and Wharff Lane An existing pipe crossing inlet will also be extended to accommodate the new sidewalk and drainage puddling at the intersection of Wharff Lane and Ilchester Road will be corrected using precast pervious concrete gutter pan the project is expected to be completed within one week "Our children should have a safe way to get to school," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball "With the passage of our pedestrian masterplan WalkHoward we're making steady progress to provide miles of sidewalks for our residents to easily access schools Signs will be posted and flagging operations will be in place as temporary lane shifts can be expected along southbound Ilchester Road during construction hours The sidewalk in the vicinity of the site will also be closed for the duration of the project While the County and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones drivers are reminded to stay alert and look for reduced speed limits Please slow down and don’t follow too closely when traveling through a work zone For questions or concerns about Capital Project K-5035, contact Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov Howard County will keep 21 acres in Ellicott City as green space and parks pending final agreement and budget approval  MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced an agreement to purchase the nearly 21-acre Camp Ilchester in Ellicott City and to preserve it as open space as part of the county’s parks and recreation system When the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland announced they were looking to sell Camp Ilchester last April We had to make sure that our County didn’t lose this important piece of green space and valuable community resource that allows Howard County families to experience all that nature has to offer I am thrilled that we have reached this important milestone to preserve Camp Ilchester as open space for present and future generations to enjoy The letter of intent states that the property will no longer be marketed for sale and lists the steps for final sale keeping up to 105 housing units out of the development pipeline and utilizing the property to expand recreational program offerings to residents across the County and State Today's announcement is a great step towards preserving more green space in Howard County," said Senator Guy Guzzone and collaboration of state and local officials made it possible for Camp Ilchester to provide many years of outdoor recreation for our residents." "I'm so excited to finally see Howard County's offer accepted to preserve Camp Ilchester," said Senator Katie Fry Hester providing opportunities for our kids to experience outdoor education is extremely important to me – if approved by the County Council this will allow us to preserve nearly 21 acres of green space for the local community Added Delegate Courtney Watson: “We all know that this is a treasured piece of land it is the perfect place for a neighborhood park I want to thank the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and State Senator Katie Fry Hester,” said Howard County Councilmember Liz Walsh “Preserving this special green space is so important to so many of us We are grateful that Camp Ilchester’s branches and critters will all keep their homes and keep District 1 wonderful.” “The County’s offer includes a fair price and a commitment to sustain the land as green space which will allow the land to be enjoyed for generations to come,” said Julie Lenzer Chair of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Camp Ilchester committee and board member News | Environment A wealthy landowner has been fined £28,000 for taking too much water from a rare chalk stream during a drought The Environment Agency said the Ilchester Estate in Dorset “deliberately flouted” the conditions of its licence to abstract water from a spring on the headwaters for the chalk stream Dorset Frome at Evershot who owns thousands of acres in the county and was listed at 287 in the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List thanks to her inherited wealth with her fortune now estimated at around £489 million It has a licence costing £120 a year to abstract water to supply its houses But an investigation by the regulator found that the estate exceeded the limit for abstraction by nearly 7,500 cubic metres – around three Olympic swimming pools’ worth of water The Ilchester Estate not only deliberately flouted the conditions when it is likely that damage will have been done to the river It has now paid a penalty of £19,777.69 plus costs of £8,298.60 to the Environment Agency after previously being warned to stop over-abstracting water The Dorset Frome is one of only 200 chalk streams in the world the vast majority of which are in the UK and provide a unique habitat for wildlife as well as mineral-rich pure water Diane Abbott calls on all members of 'racist and sexist' Labour WhatsApp group to go Linda Robson shares heartbreaking update on Pauline Quirke after dementia diagnosis Brentford on track for major injury boost as new timescale revealed Give your new year a boost with these trusted brands and services hit by over-abstraction and climate change reducing the amount of water in them while pollution and invasive species are also damaging the waterways and the native wildlife that rely on them said: “Chalk streams are stunningly beautiful when it is likely that damage will have been done to the river and the surrounding environment it supports.” Ilchester Estates has been contacted for comment Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints THE Ilchester Estate has paid out nearly £28,000 after it persistently took more water than it was licenced to The estate has a license from the Environment Agency (EA) to abstract water from a spring on the headwaters of the chalk stream Dorset Frome at Evershot gardens and farms that make up the Ilchester Estate The estate pays the EA £120 for its licence each year and then sets its own charges for supplying the abstracted water to businesses and residents on the estate Despite the license allowing the estate to abstract up to 66.6 cubic metres of water a day an investigation by the EA found that between December 2022 and July 2023 the authorised licence limit had been exceeded by a total of nearly 7,500 cubic metres – around three Olympic size swimming pools worth of water This comes at a time when Dorset was in a drought The estate has now paid a variable monetary penalty of £19,777.69 The penalty came after the EA had previously warned the estate to stop over abstracting water The EA said the estate was advised in 2018 of how an increase to their permitted abstraction levels could be applied for Senior environment officer for the Environment Agency Carolyn Lane said: “Chalk streams are stunningly beautiful “Where companies or individuals hold licences to take water from them Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to the Newsletter Salisbury &Avon Magazine The New Stour & Avon Magazine The Purbeck Gazette Welcome to Fleet Air Arm Museum - Where Time Flies the Museum is Europe's largest naval aviation museum showing the evolution of the Fleet Air Arm from inception to modern day Enjoy exhilarating days out and experience life at full throttle See over 100 years of naval aviation history - be sure to grab your wingman Discover the high-flying work of the Fleet Air Arm – protecting the Royal Navy on land From the early days of fixed wing aircraft to the ‘floating cities’ that are aircraft carriers – learn what makes the Fleet Air Arm a unique force to be reckoned with The Fleet Air Arm Museum is home to some of the most decorated and storied aircraft in the world. Learn about the legacy of the Falklands and its impact on modern conflicts today and see what the future might hold for naval aviation.  and gift shop - the sky's the limit at the Fleet Air Arm Museum Witness the restoration of the legendary Barracuda DP872 and hear the thrilling stories of the brave crew who used to pilot these incredible aircraft See conservation in action as we bring an extinct aircraft back to life!  See the Falklands war through the eyes of a Royal Navy Petty Officer who served during the war Catch a glimpse of what life is like on Europe's busiest military Air Station home to more than 100 aircraft and some 4,300 personnel.  Experience the Fleet Air Arm like never before on our state-of-the-art Aircraft Carrier Experience Discover what it's like to live and work on these floating airfields as you travel level by level up the carrier and onto the flight deck.  Discover the awe-inspiring story behind the pioneering women who laid the foundations for the Women’s Royal Navy Service and shaped it into what it is today Get the pulsating experience of what it would be like to be rescued by an aircraft at the Saved 100 years of Search and Rescue exhibit at the Fleet Air Arm Museum Get your boarding passes ready and step on-board Concorde at the Fleet Air Arm Museum Take your experience to new heights with our personalised tour options at the Fleet Air Arm Museum The Museum is located at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton - also known as HMS Heron It is on the B3151 just off the A303 and A37 access to the B3151 is restricted between Plowage Lane and Zayn’s Bistro The A303 Westbound Downhead (CamelCross) exit sliproad will be closed as part of the Sparkford to Ilchester improvement scheme our advice is to come off the A303 via Podimore / Ilchester junction instead The Museum is accessible via rail and public transport: Visitors are advised to access mainline routes to Yeovil Pen Mill Accessibility is important to us. We are continually striving to improve our overall position to provide as much access as we can to all who visit our site. For any questions regarding access in advance of your visit, please contact us by telephone on 01935 840565 or email fleetairarm.enquiries@nmrn.org.uk The Museum has a large car park (230 spaces) which is situated to the left immediately upon entering the site 15 spaces are allocated to disabled visitors All Parking onsite is FREE and no advance booking is required The Museum Ground Floor entrance is approx Be aware that the site is a working Naval Air Station and certain areas may present difficulties to visitors who use wheelchairs with a restricted mobility or who are visually impaired Access to the Museum is either via a large staircase (situated around 40 metres from the car park) or via a pedestrian gate on the ground floor Registered disabled visitors to the Museum should purchase an appropriate ticket according to their age They are eligible to bring along a carer for free if required A complimentary day ticket can be allocated to the carer on request at our Ticket Desk on arrival and is included with the online ticket purchase Approximately 95% of the Museum is fully accessible by those in wheelchairs and the Museum has a number of wheelchairs freely available for visitors to use. To book a wheelchair in advance please contact us by telephone on 01935 840565 or email fleetairarm.enquiries@nmrn.org.uk There are lifts giving access to most exhibits on the first floor Areas which have restricted access without use of a lift include inside the fuselage of Concorde and some upper galleries within Hall Two Hearing "induction loops" are installed at the Ticket Desk Information Office and on audio information points in Halls One and Four The Museum has easy access toilets and baby changing facilities The Fleet Air Arm Museum's normal operating hours are between 10am to 4.40pm The museum is open every day throughout Somerset school holidays. Please follow this link to see up-to-date information on upcoming holidays. 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To ensure all visitors to Fleet Air Arm Museum have a safe and rewarding experience we have compiled these brief safety notes All buildings and exhibits are assessed regularly and maintained to a high standard some hazards cannot be avoided but they can be mitigated trip/fall/slip hazards and rusty/dusty artefacts First aid trained staff are available at all sites Please approach the nearest members of staff if any assistance is required or an emergency occurs All Front of house staff are trained in evacuation procedures; in the event of an emergency evacuation please follow the instructions given by the staff and volunteers We have qualified First Aid staff available at all our sites Please contact a member of staff if you need assistance The Fleet Air Arm Museum is part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy and houses the historic Naval aircraft element of the Collection The Fleet Air Arm Museum welcomes all visitors the site is a working Naval Air Station and certain areas may 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lanes were opened ready for Monday morning particularly around the Hazelgrove Roundabout with two lanes now in use in both directions along the entire stretch THEN you meet the A358 at Ilminster…and….chaosl DRIVERS in Somerset are being advised to take notice of an upcoming overnight road closure as work on the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme continues The A303 will be closed between the Sparkford and Podimore roundabout from 9pm until 6am on September 28 to allow for changes to traffic management to be implemented When the road reopens on September 29 there will be one lane open on the new eastbound and one on the westbound carriageway READ MORE: New drone shots show A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme approaching completion This will allow work to be completed safely on the other lanes and the central reservation Drivers are asked to take care and follow signs until they become familiar with the new layout A 50mph temporary speed limit will be in place throughout the works for the safety of drivers and workers Diversion routes during the overnight closure improve safety and help support increased economic prosperity in Somerset and the south west The work is due to be completed this winter Follow us on Facebook The New Blackmore Vale Magazine Salisbury & Avon Gazette YOU can now see a bird’s eye view of the new Sparkford to Ilchester upgrade approaching completion – three years since it started improve safety and help support increased economic prosperity in the Somerset and the South West Steart Hill Bridge and Hazlegrove underpass connecting Camel Hill with the communities south of the A303 The next stage of work will see a change of the traffic management layout between the Steart Hill junction and the end of the scheme Traffic will travel along the entirety of the new eastbound carriageway between Podimore and the Hazlegrove roundabout once completed The project has already hit several milestones throughout the build and will involve finishing off the new road and linking it in with the existing A303 as it nears completion in Winter 2024/25 The new Hazlegrove underpass that opened in June Picture: National Highways senior project manager for National Highways said: “The A303 is a vital scheme for the South West and we have pushed ahead on this much-needed scheme completing work so far with minimal disruption to the travelling public and local residents “We’re also delighted to be entering the final stages of schemes that will see us open in winter 24/25 and we can’t wait to see users get the full benefit of this scheme safer and more reliable journeys for drivers and we will build on the progress already made to deliver this new stretch of road as soon as we can.” Final work on the scheme will now be to complete the westbound carriageway through the entirety of the scheme which will make up the final switch towards the end of the year landscaping and fencing works will also continue as the project moves towards fully opening in Winter 2024/25 To allow the project to carry out the next phase of work a change to the traffic management layout between Steart Hill junction and the end of the scheme Once the change is complete traffic will be travelling along the entirety of the new eastbound carriageway between Podimore and the Hazlegrove roundabout The change will happen under an overnight closure of the A303 between the Hazlegrove and Podimore roundabouts The closure will be in place between 9pm on Friday 9 August until 6am Saturday 10 August access will remain for residents with direct access onto the A303 A signed diversion will be in place for all other traffic Steart Hill Bridge and Downhead junction Picture: National Highways The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester upgrade will provide a high-quality three-mile dual carriageway link on the A303 in Somerset junctions and road bridges to replace existing junctions and direct access roads The new dualled section will start east of Podimore Roundabout follow the alignment of the existing A303 to Downhead and then move north of the existing A303 single carriageway allowing the existing road to be kept for use as a local road in this section The route will rise up West Camel Hill before crossing over the existing A303 at the junction with Steart Hill/Howell Hill and meet up with the existing road again between Vale Farm and the Ministry of Defence signal station at Eyewell/Traits Land The final section of the route bypasses the existing Hazlegrove Roundabout to the north through the Registered Park and Garden associated with Hazlegrove House before tying into the existing A303 Sparkford Bypass the route will make this section of the A303 safer for all users while protecting the environment by minimising the impact on the surrounding landscape The new roundabout at Camel Hill Picture: National Highways For more information about the scheme, visit https://shorturl.at/I6w0y the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester upgrade has opened to traffic The £135 million -pound scheme has involved duelling a 3.5-mile section of single carriageway to unlock a major bottleneck in Somerset National Highways says new section will reduce travel time in the region and cut congestion Work is continuing on the central reservation of the new road and is expected to complete in the new year A young couple was out on a date in Ellicott City when they decided to venture to the Ilchester Tunnel a short distance away The tunnel is reportedly haunted and they decided to see if they conjure up Peeping Tom when things went wrong The young woman was able to see Peeping Tom and then it got weird Butterfly Kisses will premiere at the Annapolis Film Festival on Friday 2018 at 930pm at the Annapolis Elementary School Intoxicated 21-yr old breaks into the wrong house in Pasadena John is the publisher and editor of Eye On Annapolis As a resident and business owner in Anne Arundel County since 1996 he realized that something was missing regarding community news–and Eye On Annapolis was born in late spring 2009 John’s background is in the travel industry as a business owner Thank you for stopping by and hopefully for engaging with Eye On Annapolis with your comments and opinions both here and on our social channels There has never been a more critical time for community involvement than today–for any number of reasons Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are our homes and this site is about the quality of life we all share It is written for the local community by the local community By 2022-03-29T11:24:00+01:00  The new snacking net includes 24 portions of a trio of cheeses UK cheese brand Ilchester has launched a new snacking net available in Costco stores and UK trade The new snacking net includes 24 portions of a trio of cheeses – Ilchester Mature Edam and Ilchester Red Leicester – and is now available in 24 Costco stores (rsp: £4.59) The brand, a speciality and plant-based cheesemaker hopes to reach the snacking market with its new product in time for a summer uplift in lunchbox and picnic meals “Our snacking nets are a hit in the spring and summer months and are an easy way to have a snack on the go, or to add to a barbecue or picnic event,” said Lisa Harrison, marketing manager for Ilchester “And they are particularly popular with mums and dads looking for healthy snack options for their kids’ school lunchboxes too so our snacking nets really are popular all-year round.” Each portion of cheese contains fewer than 100 calories Sign in to comment on this article Site powered by Webvision Cloud Learn moreExplore related questionsDiscover more about the topics that matter most Browse our suggested questions or ask your own to find out more.