Billionaire Chris Rokos Secures Approval for Major Restoration of Historic Stables Thursday, September 18, 2025 restoration heritage estate stables rokos georgian conservation listed renovation architecture Billionaire Chris Rokos has received planning permission to undertake significant restoration work on the Old Stables at his Savernake Forest estate near Marlborough. These stables, constructed in the 1820s, are Grade II … Read More
Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham Thursday, September 18, 2025 aldi melksham supermarket retail planning construction jobs parking infrastructure expansion Budget supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new store in Melksham, aiming to replace its existing, smaller supermarket on Beanacre Road. The proposed site is the former Countrywide store … Read More
‘Patriotic’ Vandals Cost North Somerset Council Equivalent of Filling 200 Potholes Thursday, September 18, 2025 vandalism patriotism northsomerset roadsafety stgeorgescross councilcosts community flags potholes operationraisethecolours Vandals painting the St George’s Cross on road markings across North Somerset have forced the council to spend thousands of pounds on restoration—an amount that could instead fill around 200 potholes. Hannah Young, North … Read More
Wiltshire Council Evaluates Response to St George Cross Markings on Roundabouts Thursday, September 18, 2025 wiltshire council roundabouts highways safety vandalism flags stgeorgecross community transport Wiltshire Council has clarified its position regarding the St George crosses that have appeared on roundabouts throughout the county, following a month of public attention since the initial markings surfaced in Chippenham on … Read More
Chard’s New Primary School Set to Open Beside Holyrood Academy Thursday, September 18, 2025 chard somerset primaryschool holyroodacademy housing education development planning infrastructure council Somerset Council has confirmed that Chard’s new primary school will be constructed adjacent to the town’s existing secondary school, Holyrood Academy. This announcement clarifies longstanding plans associated with the Chard … Read More
Bridgwater Steeplechaser Elise Thorner Reflects on Impressive World Championship Debut Thursday, September 18, 2025 steeplechase athletics worldchampionships elisethorner personalbest bridgwater tokyo2023 ukathletics trackandfield competition sport Elise Thorner’s journey to the World Athletics Championships has been nothing short of remarkable. The 24-year-old steeplechaser from Bridgwater stunned with a personal best to reach the final in her championship debut—a … Read More