Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset railway housing transport publictransport somerton langport development infrastructure mp sport

Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, remains determined to secure a new railway station in her constituency following the announcement of new housing developments near a potential station site. … Read More

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sheptonbeauchamp somerset housing development affordablehousing phosphates infrastructure environment planning community

Plans to build 16 new homes on Piece Lane at the northern edge of Shepton Beauchamp have received approval from Somerset Council, allowing construction to start early next year. The development, proposed by West of England … Read More

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sinkhole somerset castlecary roadclosure community infrastructure pedestrians wheelchairaccess somersetcouncil repair

Residents of Castle Cary, Somerset, turned an ongoing inconvenience into a lighthearted community event by celebrating the fourth birthday of a persistent sinkhole on Station Road. The sunken road, which has kept the area … Read More

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A man in his early 70s sustained a broken leg after being assaulted on Argyle Street in Bath. The incident occurred near Pulteney Bridge following a verbal dispute between the victim and another individual. According to Avon … Read More

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 corporate manslaughter pontins somerset holiday safety ceiling collapse trial healthandsafety

The parent company of Pontins holiday parks, Britannia Jinky Jersey Ltd, has denied charges of corporate manslaughter after a tragic ceiling collapse at its Brean Sands site in Somerset left one woman dead and multiple guests … Read More

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset dulverton gardening charity community fundraising foodbank exmoor donation volunteers

In the heart of Somerset, a community’s passion for gardening has blossomed into heartfelt generosity. Garden lovers in Dulverton have once again combined their love of horticulture with compassion, raising £1,750 for the … Read More