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Quarrying

Whatley Quarry's operational life could be extended to 2055
Cheddar Gorge

Somerset quarry could remain in operation until 2055 under new plans

The 'magic roundabout' at the northern end of Cheddar The 'magic roundabout' at the northern end of Cheddar
Batts Combe Quarry
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No current plans to upgrade 'magic roundabout' near Somerset beauty spot

Repairs to the path along Egford Brook near Frome Repairs to the path along Egford Brook near Frome
active travel
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Beautiful long-distance Somerset footpath enhanced by local quarry company

A huge dormant quarry near Frome is set to reopen after 40 years. A huge dormant quarry near Frome is set to reopen after 40 years.
Quarrying
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Work to start on reopening huge Somerset quarry closed since the 1980s

Batts Combe quarry in Cheddar will open to the public this July Batts Combe quarry in Cheddar will open to the public this July
Cheddar
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Rare chance to explore historic Somerset quarry as it opens to public tours

A quarry in Somerset has been put up for sale. A quarry in Somerset has been put up for sale.
Quarrying
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Somerset quarry used for more than 2,000 years up for sale

Site of approved extension of Moons Hill Quarry in Stoke St. Michael, seen from Old Frome Road Site of approved extension of Moons Hill Quarry in Stoke St. Michael, seen from Old Frome Road
Conservative Party
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Major Somerset quarry can operate until 2056 as expansion plans approved

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