Thursday, April 24, 2025 tradition butchery revitalization collaboration heritage artisan rugby local community quality

In the idyllic village of Chew Magna, a renowned Bristol butcher Dave Kelly and Bath Rugby’s Tom Dunn have united to revive a storied butchers' shop dating back over 100 years. Kelly, the founder of Clifton’s Ruby & … Read More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 nailsea puregym gym fitness north somerset community development local businesses nailsea library planning permission 24/7

Nailsea, a town in North Somerset, is about to welcome a new 24/7 gym at the site of the former Natwest bank. PureGym has announced plans to convert the vacant bank branch and the adjacent former M&Co store in Somerset … Read More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 rugby housing relocation community planning facilities development affordable amenities local

Wells Rugby Club is contemplating a move to a new location on the western edge of the city to make way for 106 new homes. Currently located off Charter Way, near Wells Sports and Fitness Centre, the club has submitted a … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 wanted glastonbury bath police approach sightings 999 connections individual public

Police are currently seeking a man with ties to both Glastonbury and Bath, and are advising the public not to approach him. Anyone who spots the individual is urged to contact 999 immediately. The individual is considered …

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 somerset homes development housing recycling wildflower meadow crossman affordable planning

Crossman Acquisitions Ltd., a Bath-based company, has presented an outline plan to build 71 homes on Moorland Road at the northern edge of Street, near a household waste recycling center in Somerset. It also aims to create a … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 arson sentence fire confession police barn jail farmer financial loss animals

A man was sentenced to four years in jail after admitting to setting fire to a barn near the Somerset border. Liam Jones, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on April 22 for arson. Shortly after the … Read More