Michael Palin and Mary Berry Among Stars at Yeovil Literary Festival 2025 Sunday, October 12, 2025 yeovil literary festival michaelpalin maryberry authors events somerset books 2025 This autumn, Somerset will host a literary celebration like no other as the Yeovil Literary Festival reveals its exciting 2025 program. Running from Friday, October 17 to Monday, October 27, the festival features a dynamic … Read More
Man vs Horse Race in Somerset Returns with Community Backing Sunday, October 12, 2025 manvshorse somerset endurance charity projectpegasus horses running community equinetherapy persimmonhomes The much-anticipated Man vs Horse race is set to return this October in the scenic Quantock Hills, Somerset, bringing together runners and riders for one of the region’s most distinctive endurance events. This year, two local … Read More
Disused Retail Space in Bath Proposed for Residential and Commercial Redevelopment Sunday, October 12, 2025 bath redevelopment apartments commercial parking southdown planning heritage coronationavenue council A vacant retail property in Bath is slated for redevelopment under new plans submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council. The site at 133b to 139 Coronation Avenue in Southdown would be demolished and replaced with two … Read More
Save Our Hydropool Appeal Launched to Preserve Taunton’s Essential Therapy Pool Sunday, October 12, 2025 hydrotherapy fundraising taunton disability neurodiversity therapy community rehabilitation accessibility charity The vital hydrotherapy pool at Compass Wellbeing in Taunton, a lifeline for dozens of disabled children and adults each week, faces closure without urgent repairs costing £35,000. Since opening in 2017, this much-valued … Read More
Tourism in Wiltshire Plummets Following Council's Withdrawal of Funding for Visit Wiltshire Sunday, October 12, 2025 tourism wiltshire visitwiltshire council funding visitor-economy destinationmanagementplan lvep economic-development local-government Wiltshire has experienced a significant drop in tourist visits, with numbers falling by 22% over the past year. This decline coincides with Wiltshire Council’s second decision to defund Visit Wiltshire, the county’s dedicated … Read More
Wincanton Carnival in Pictures: A Night of Color, Costumes, and Community Spirit Sunday, October 12, 2025 wincanton carnival community parade floats fancydress volunteers festivals tradition celebration Wincanton came alive with color and excitement as the annual carnival drew in large crowds eager to participate in the town’s most anticipated night of the year. Streets were lined with families, friends, and visitors all … Read More