Ambitious Taunton Urban Extension Plans Unveiled with 915 New Homes Thursday, April 23, 2026 taunton staplegrove housing development urbanextension somerset stonewater community planning construction Taunton residents have a chance to share their opinions on the revised plans for a major housing development during a public drop-in event scheduled for the end of April. The Staplegrove urban extension, situated between the … Read More
Tributes Paid to Beloved Somerset Artist Known for Quirky, Colourful Paintings Thursday, April 23, 2026 mikejackson somerset artist watercolour acrylic tribute quirkyart ls-lowry family legacy The art community and locals across Somerset are mourning the loss of Mike Jackson, a cherished artist celebrated for his vibrant and distinctive watercolour paintings. Mike passed away on 14 April 2026 at the age of 63 after … Read More
Tributes Honor Beloved Somerset Artist Mike Jackson and His Quirky Paintings Thursday, April 23, 2026 somerset artist watercolour paintings acrylics tribute creativity inspiration family obituary The Somerset art community and local residents have come together to pay heartfelt tributes to Mike Jackson, a cherished artist renowned for his vibrant and whimsical paintings. Mike passed away on 14 April 2026 at the age of … Read More
Man Jailed After Causing Explosion by Setting Rented Home on Fire in Wiltshire Wednesday, April 22, 2026 arson explosion wiltshire emergency police fire injury legal property sentencing Martin Clayton, 73, has been sentenced to over three years in prison after deliberately setting fire to his rented home in Mere, Wiltshire, causing a powerful explosion that endangered lives and devastated the property. The … Read More
Man Imprisoned After Setting Fire That Razed Wiltshire Rental Home Wednesday, April 22, 2026 arson explosion wiltshire emergency firefighting police prosecution mansafety emergencyresponse propertydamage A 73-year-old man was sentenced to over three years in prison after deliberately igniting a fire that caused a destructive explosion in his rented home in Mere, Wiltshire. Martin Clayton poured petrol around the living room … Read More
Future of Tropicana Arena Plans Uncertain as Council Postpones Decision Wednesday, April 22, 2026 tropicana arena livenation westonsupermare council venue refurbishment finance events planning The future of transforming Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana into a 10,000-capacity arena remains uncertain after North Somerset Council decided to postpone a crucial vote. Originally scheduled for April 21, the vote on … Read More