Monday, August 11, 2025 vicarsclose restoration medieval wells cathedral heritage architecture conservation fundraising historic

A significant £7 million restoration project has commenced to preserve Vicars' Close, a Grade I-listed medieval street located in Wells, Somerset. Built in 1348, Vicars' Close is believed to be Europe’s oldest medieval street … Read More

Monday, August 11, 2025 homelessness charity bridgwater accommodation safety planning arc housing support community

Arc, a homelessness charity formerly known as Taunton Action for the Homeless, has announced plans to sell a former B&B in Bridgwater intended to be converted into a homeless accommodation facility. The decision comes … Read More

Monday, August 11, 2025 somerset housing realestate property houseprices postcodes yeovil wedmore markettrends affordablehousing

In Somerset, Yeovil stands out as the most affordable place to buy a home. Properties in the BA20 postcode sold for an average of £235,421 over the 12 months leading up to May, making it the cheapest area in the county for … Read More

Monday, August 11, 2025 somerset housing realestate propertyprices postcode yeovil bridgwater wells townprices markettrends

Yeovil’s BA20 postcode area tops the list as the most affordable place to purchase a home in Somerset. Over the past year, homes in this region sold for an average price of £235,421, making it the cheapest among … Read More

Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange travel accessibility expansion passengerexperience investment infrastructure

Having grown up in Barcelona, where underused airports became symbols of economic missteps during Spain’s financial crisis, I approached Bristol Airport’s newly opened £60 million transport hub with a healthy dose of … Read More

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Growing up in Barcelona, I’m no stranger to airport controversies. Spain’s economic crisis in the late 2000s and early 2010s saw many airports built in remote locations that barely saw any use—take Huesca’s airport, which … Read More