Somerset Wedding Venue Expands Accommodation for Hinkley Point C Workers Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset greenwayfarm hinkleypointc caravans weddingvenue accommodation planningpermission nuclearworkers bridgwater housing Greenway Farm, a popular wedding venue located on Skimmerton Lane near Bridgwater, Somerset, has secured planning permission to expand its accommodation facilities for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. … Read More
Merger of Somerset Town and Huish Episcopi Village Delayed Amid Legal Challenge Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset langport huishepiscopi merger legalchallenge counciltax localgovernment parishcouncil governance community Plans to merge the Somerset town of Langport with the neighboring parish of Huish Episcopi have been paused following a legal challenge. Langport, encircled on three sides by Huish Episcopi, has seen its town council raise … Read More
Glastonbury Farmers Feature in New Marks & Spencer Butter Campaign Saturday, May 30, 2026 glastonbury farming butter m&s dairy artisanal campaign cooking foodhall tomkerridge A family-run Somerset farm is set to star on national television as part of Marks & Spencer’s newest advertising campaign promoting its exclusive range of butters. Brue Valley Farm, located in Glastonbury, will be … Read More
Fresh Battle Over 40 New Homes Near Active Somerset Pig Farm Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset housing development pigfarm planning appeal affordable environment mendip evercreech Residents of Evercreech, a small village near Shepton Mallet in Somerset, are gearing up for a renewed campaign to stop the construction of 40 new homes adjacent to a working pig farm. In April 2024, Rubix Strategic Ltd. … Read More
Boy, 5, Honored with Memorial Garden After Losing Battle with Brain Tumour Saturday, May 30, 2026 memorial braintumour childhood grief community fundraising school kindness tribute gardens A heartfelt tribute has been created at St Mary’s School in Radstock to honor Elias, a beloved five-year-old pupil who passed away from a brain tumour. Elias, who attended the school from 2022 until his death in 2025, is … Read More
Bath Rugby Suffer Another Defeat as Bristol Bears Extend Their Dominance Friday, May 29, 2026 bathrugby bristolbears premiership rugbyunion derby comeback injuries tryscorers sinbin bonuspoint sport Bath Rugby’s long-standing challenge of securing a league win in Bristol continued on Friday night, as the Bristol Bears edged out a thrilling 21-19 victory in the West Country derby. Bath last triumphed in Bristol back in … Read More