Affordable Homes in Somerset Prioritized for Locals, Council Confirms Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing affordable local council refugees asylum homefinder temporary accommodation Somerset Council has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing affordable homes for individuals with a local connection to the county. This announcement comes amid social media speculation suggesting that refugees or asylum … Read More
Bath’s Iconic 1930s Fire Station Faces Demolition After Listing Rejection Monday, October 6, 2025 bath firestation architecture artdeco historicpreservation demolition avonfirerescue mollygerrard twentiethcenturysociety heritage The distinctive Art Deco fire station adjacent to Cleveland Bridge in Bath, described as “classically beautiful,” will not receive listed status, the government has decided. This rare 1930s building, designed … Read More
Bath Rugby Appoints Former England Attack Coach Martin Gleeson Monday, October 6, 2025 bath rugby martingleeson attackcoach leeblackett warringtonwolves englandrugby johannvangraan wasps rugbyleague sport Bath Rugby has officially appointed Martin Gleeson as their new attack and backs coach, taking over from Lee Blackett with immediate effect. Gleeson, previously the England attack coach, joins Bath following his mutual … Read More
Map Reveals Locations of 145 Claire's Stores Closing Across UK and Ireland, Including Somerset Monday, October 6, 2025 claires closures retail modella administration uk ireland shopping stores somerset Claire’s, the popular fashion accessories retailer, is set to close 145 of its stores across the UK and Ireland following a recent rescue deal that saved just over half of its outlets. The closure list includes the … Read More
All of Jilly Cooper's Novels Adapted into TV Shows and Films as Celebrated Author Dies at 88 Monday, October 6, 2025 jillycooper rutshire rivals riders adaptations literature television film bonkbuster legacy Jilly Cooper, the celebrated author famed for her seductive “bonkbuster” novels and the much-loved Rutshire Chronicles, has died at the age of 88 following a reported fall. Her passing marks the end of an era for … Read More
Rivals Stars Pay Tribute to Beloved Author Jilly Cooper Following Her Passing at 88 Monday, October 6, 2025 jillycooper rivals rutshirechronicles author tribute television literature britishauthors legacy drama Dame Jilly Cooper, celebrated author of the Rutshire Chronicles and beloved novel Rivals, has passed away at the age of 88. Her sudden death on 5 October, following a fall, has deeply saddened her family, fans, and … Read More