Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan Empowers Locals to Shape Future Housing Saturday, October 18, 2025 ilminster neighbourhoodplan housing somerset community development greenspaces planning infrastructure localgovernment Ilminster residents will now have a stronger voice in shaping new housing developments after the town’s Neighbourhood Plan was officially adopted by Somerset Council. The plan’s journey began in October 2015, with public … Read More
Church Project Honored for Saving Historic Willis Monument Saturday, October 18, 2025 conservation restoration heritage architecture monument willis church historicengland craftsmanship nationallottery The Willis Monument at the Church of St Edward the Martyr has been awarded the prestigious William Stansell Award for Historic Building Conservation, recognising an outstanding effort to save this Grade II* listed monument … Read More
A303 Closed Following Serious Crash Near Somerset Border Friday, October 17, 2025 a303 somerset crash accident airambulance roadclosure emergency traffic investigation safety The A303 has been closed after a serious crash occurred near the Somerset border. Emergency services responded swiftly, including the deployment of an air ambulance, which reportedly landed at the scene to assist those …
Person Dies After Being Hit by Train in Somerset Friday, October 17, 2025 somerset train accident worle railway emergency death disruption greatwestern weston-super-mare A tragic incident occurred today at Worle railway station in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, when a person was struck and killed by a train. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2pm on Friday, October 17. … Read More
Person Struck by Train in Somerset — Latest Updates Friday, October 17, 2025 somerset train incident rail emergency services disruption investigation commuters safety A serious incident occurred in Somerset where a person was struck by a train, leading to an immediate suspension of rail services in the area. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation … Read More
Spooky ‘Ghost’ Shape Spotted Roaming Grounds of Stately Home Friday, October 17, 2025 ghost longleat history wolfwood safari estate apparition grey lady viscount mystery A mysterious, ghostly figure was captured on camera roaming the grounds of Longleat House Safari Park in Wiltshire, sparking intrigue and speculation. The shadowy shape was photographed by Dr. Tom Lewis, conservation and … Read More