Reopening Somerset’s Key Coastal Road Must Be a Top Priority, Say Local Leaders Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset b3191 transport roadclosure coastalerosion infrastructure localgovernment publicconsultation connectivity watchet Reopening the vital B3191 coastal road between Blue Anchor and Watchet in Somerset is emerging as a critical priority in the county’s revised local transport plan. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 by Somerset … Read More
Extensive Road Safety Upgrades Essential for New Bridgwater School Development Tuesday, April 21, 2026 bridgwater haygrove school infrastructure cycling walking roadsafety development somerset education Significant walking and cycling infrastructure improvements are crucial to ensure safe access to a replacement secondary school planned for Bridgwater by September 2028. Haygrove School, currently situated on Durleigh Road, … Read More
Revised Plans Could Kickstart Construction of 295 Homes and New Stadium in Chard by Early 2027 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey stadium planning somerset construction football community sport Construction on nearly 300 new homes at Chard’s northern edge may commence as early as February 2027, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The development, originally granted outline planning … Read More
Construction of 295 New Homes at Chard Poised to Start in Early 2027 Following Revised Plans Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey somerset planning construction stadium community affordablehousing Construction on nearly 300 new homes on Chard’s northern outskirts could commence in early 2027 pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The original outline permission for 295 homes and a new stadium for … Read More
Tom Abell's Century Seals Thrilling Two-Wicket Victory for Somerset Over Hampshire Monday, April 20, 2026 somerset hampshire tomabell cricket century countychampionship rothesay victory bowling partnership sport Tom Abell’s composed and commanding century propelled Somerset to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Hampshire, maintaining their perfect start to the Rothesay County Championship season. His unbeaten 101 runs guided Somerset … Read More
Tom Abell's Brilliant Century Seals Thrilling Somerset Win Over Hampshire Monday, April 20, 2026 abell somerset hampshire countychampionship century cricket victory batting bowling pressure sport Tom Abell’s commanding 22nd first-class century propelled Somerset to a gripping two-wicket victory over Hampshire, extending their unbeaten run in the Rothesay County Championship. Abell, a former Somerset captain, anchored … Read More