Wednesday, July 1, 2026 clevedon pier victorian somerset heritage severn tourism restoration paddlesteamer onedirection

In 2014, CNN Travel recognized Clevedon Pier as one of the world’s most beautiful piers. This stunning structure is the only pier in the UK to have won the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award three times. Now, The Telegraph … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 frome selwood gardencommunity housing development affordablehousing somerset infrastructure realestate planning

The Selwood Garden Community (SGC), a sizeable new development planned on farmland at Frome’s southern edge, has been officially put up for sale. Situated between the B3090 Marston Lane and the busy A361, the site is set to … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 somerset flooding storm climate adaptation emergency wells rivers municipal resilience

Somerset faced severe weather challenges on the evening of Monday, June 22, when a powerful storm unleashed intense rainfall, thunder, and lightning across the region. This extreme weather event caused flash floods that … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 community conservation volunteering park bridgwater greenspace development environment somerset nature

Residents of Bridgwater, North Petherton, and nearby villages are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park, a serene 42-hectare green space nestled close to junction 24 of … Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 police assault youth iopc wiltshire misconduct law justice accountability trust

A Wiltshire police officer, PC Daniel Rusling, has escaped jail despite admitting to assaulting a 13-year-old boy at Monkton Park Police Station in Chippenham. The teen had approached officers for help after feeling … Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 aria thorpe stabbing weston-super-mare court verdict grief appeal family tragedy

Tom Thorpe, the father of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, was left frozen with shock upon learning that his daughter had been fatally stabbed. The tragic incident occurred at Aria’s home in Weston-super-Mare on December 15 last … Read More