The Rise and Fall of Somerset’s Beloved Blobbyland Family Theme Park Friday, March 27, 2026 blobbyland mrblobby somerset noeledmonds themepark cricketstthomas abandoned 1990s nostalgia demolition sport Blobbyland, the enchanting theme park inspired by Mr Blobby and created by Noel Edmonds, opened its doors at Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, in 1994. At the height of Blobbymania, when the pink, polka-dotted character was a … Read More
No Shops in Taunton’s Orchard Grove Estate Until 1,000 Homes Completed Friday, March 27, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development community planning somerset facilities infrastructure developers Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between … Read More
£350,000 Invested in Somerset Gully Clearing to Prevent Flooding and Keep Roads Open Friday, March 27, 2026 somerset flooding gullies drainage floodprevention riversauthority infrastructure publicsafety dredging jetting Somerset is set to receive a significant boost in flood prevention efforts with up to £350,000 allocated for gully clearing over the next year. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of key roads being cut off by flooding, … Read More
No New Secondary School Planned for Taunton Until at Least 2030 Friday, March 27, 2026 taunton secondaryeducation housingdevelopment orchardgrove schoolcapacity somersetcouncil urbanextensions newhomesaccelerator educationfunding planningcommittee Somerset Council has confirmed that Taunton will not see a new secondary school until at least 2030, despite ongoing housing developments increasing local demand. The council’s planning committee recently approved plans … Read More
Bath Councillor Faces Two-Hour Traffic Nightmare During Bath Half Marathon, Calls for Date Change Friday, March 27, 2026 bathhalf traffic bath motheringsunday roadclosures councillor marathon congestion eventplanning transport sport A local councillor has questioned the timing of the Bath Half Marathon after enduring a two-hour traffic ordeal during the event, which coincided with Mother’s Day. Gavin Heathcote, representing Peasedown St John for the … Read More
Bath Councillor Criticizes Bath Half Date After Enduring Two-Hour Traffic Chaos Friday, March 27, 2026 bathhalf bath traffic mother’sday councillor marathon eventplanning roadclosures localgovernment communityimpact sport A local councillor has questioned the scheduling of the Bath Half Marathon on “such a significant day in the calendar” after he faced a frustrating two-hour traffic ordeal trying to navigate through the city. On March 15, … Read More