Somerset Primary School Expansion Near Gigafactory Delayed by One Year Thursday, September 18, 2025 somerset puriton primaryschool expansion gigafactory education housing development council delay Plans to expand Puriton Primary School, located near Somerset’s upcoming gigafactory development, have been postponed by up to a year due to revised pupil forecasts. The school, situated on Rowlands Rise at the southern end … Read More
Designer Brands Make a Stylish Entrance as Pockets Opens Stunning Somerset Store Thursday, September 18, 2025 pockets fashion bath luxury retail georgian boutique designers independent expansion Pockets, a well-known independent fashion retailer famous for outfitting the Midlands with luxury labels, is expanding south with a striking new flagship store in Bath. Officially opening on Wednesday, September 10, the … Read More
'Landmark cultural destination' attraction with hidden galleries opens in Somerset Thursday, September 18, 2025 shoemaking museum somerset clarks heritage culture architecture fossils community innovation Somerset’s Clarks Village has unveiled a remarkable new attraction: the Shoemakers Museum. Officially opening today, this bold and beautifully designed cultural landmark sits at the heart of Street’s popular outlet … Read More
Flats Plans for Taunton Riverside Site Officially Abandoned Thursday, September 18, 2025 taunton riverside acornhomes flats development planning flooddefense urbanregeneration somerset construction Plans to construct up to 50 new flats on Taunton’s riverside have been officially abandoned, local developer Acorn Homes confirmed this week. The site, formerly occupied by the Poundstretcher store on Bridge Street (A3027), … Read More
Frome Shop Break-In Highlights Rising Crime Concerns in Rural Somerset Thursday, September 18, 2025 frome somerset crime rural policing safety breakin community mp violence A recent break-in at an independent shop in Frome has brought renewed attention to escalating concerns about crime and safety in Somerset’s rural communities. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, teamed up with … Read More
Castle Cary Proposes Merger with Neighboring Ansford Parish Amid Rapid Growth Thursday, September 18, 2025 castlecary ansford somerset parishcouncil localelections governance boundarychange housinggrowth community consultation Castle Cary, a rapidly growing town in Somerset, is considering merging with its neighboring parish, Ansford, ahead of the upcoming local elections—pending resident approval of the proposals. Over the past decade, Castle Cary … Read More