Monday, March 9, 2026 cheddar somerset cheese gorge caves history tourism nature adventure heritage

Nestled at the foot of the scenic Mendip Hills, the picturesque village of Cheddar in Somerset feels like a portal to the past. With its perfectly preserved charm, this quintessentially English village offers visitors a rare … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 somerset cancer fundraiser protonbeam therapy adenoidcysticcarcinoma pni radiotherapy family health

A Somerset family’s life took an unexpected turn when Lisa Pugh, 38, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Lisa and her husband Dean, both 38, who met at school and share two sons, are now campaigning to raise funds for a … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 a370 northsomerset backwell roadworks 20mph trafficclosure pedestriansafety busshelters highwayimprovements transport

North Somerset Council is set to close a key section of the A370 in Backwell for nearly a week this April to carry out essential road improvement works. From Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, the A370 will be closed daily … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 chard fire readymeals factory derelict blaze danger safety investigation damage

Dramatic images have captured the full extent of the recent fire at the abandoned ready meals factory in Chard. This is the second significant blaze to strike the site within the last eight days, raising concerns about the … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 riveravon bath clevelandbridge pulteneybridge avonfirerescue policeinvestigation bodyrecovery emergencyservices somerset unexplaineddeath

A police investigation is underway following the recovery of a body from the River Avon in Bath on Sunday evening, March 8. Emergency services responded to reports of a body floating near Kensington Meadows and the Grade … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 bath rugby leicester premrugbycup playerratings semifinal staddon tuipulotu roue rugbyunion sport

Bath Rugby’s PREM Rugby Cup campaign ended in defeat on Sunday as they were outclassed 46-21 by a seasoned Leicester Tigers team at Welford Road. Despite an energetic start, Bath struggled to contain Leicester’s dominance as … Read More