Former Bridgwater Pub Site Set for Potential Transformation into Nine Homes Amid Appeal Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bridgwater development housing planning appeal somerset council redevelopment residential urban The former Three Crowns pub site at 15 St. Mary Street in Bridgwater town centre could be redeveloped into nine new homes, pending the outcome of a planning appeal. The pub shuttered in 2003, and permission for its demolition … Read More
Former Bridgwater Pub Site Faces Appeal to Build Nine New Homes Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bridgwater development housing appeal planning somerset redevelopment architecture sustainability residential The former Three Crowns pub site in Bridgwater has the potential to be transformed into nine new homes, pending the outcome of a current appeal. Located at 15 St. Mary Street in the town centre, the pub closed its doors in … Read More
Dearly-Loved Great-Grandmother Among 28 Somerset Death Notices Wednesday, January 14, 2026 obituaries somerset memorials funeral tribute bereavement condolence remembrance donation community The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news remains a cherished way for families to share their loss and celebrate lives lived. We are honored to be entrusted with publishing these important notices, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Concerns Over Council’s Long-Term Use and Neglect of Historic Bath Mansion Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bath historic charity mansion council georgian conservation architecture gardens trustees A historic mansion in Bath, originally intended by its late owner to be open to the public, has instead been used by the local council for almost five decades—raising concerns about neglect and misuse. Number 4 The Circus, an … Read More
Somerset Braces for Heavy Rain as Met Office Issues Flooding Warning Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather metoffice southwest transport emergency precipitation uk South West England, including Somerset, faces the threat of heavy rain and possible flooding later this week, according to a weather alert from the Met Office. A “yellow” weather warning for rain is in place on … Read More