Monday, April 27, 2026 bathrugby northamptonsaints gallagherpremiership rugby playerratings premiershiprugby matchreport sportsanalysis rugbyunion bathfans sport

In a gripping and high-scoring clash at Sandy Park, Northampton Saints edged past Bath Rugby 41-38 thanks to a decisive Fin Smith penalty in the 80th minute. The match was the third epic encounter between the sides this … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 battery energy storage somerset planning roadsafety flytipping renewable access council

Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers' site have been rejected due to road safety concerns. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to build the facility at St … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset langport housing schools education planning development affordablehousing council infrastructure

A housing development on Portfield Street in Langport, Somerset, has been approved for a second time—this time without any funding allocated for local schools. Developer Roger Burton initially pledged over £184,000 for Huish … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset chard reliefroad development council planning infrastructure delays housing transport

Somerset Council is facing mounting criticism from local councillors over ongoing delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR), a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments … Read More

Sunday, April 26, 2026 somerset brain half-marathon charity fundraising tumour awareness running courage community sport

A determined Somerset mother has taken on an extraordinary challenge to raise awareness and funds for brain tumour research. She completed a half-marathon dressed as a giant brain, captivating runners and spectators alike. … Read More

Sunday, April 26, 2026 toneworks regeneration wellington heritage community somerset foxbrothers culture conservation levellingup

The historic Tone Works site is poised to become a major cultural destination for Wellington, backed by an ambitious £20 million regeneration plan. In November 2023, Somerset Council secured nearly £20 million from the … Read More