35 Homes Approved in Growing Somerset Village Following Supreme Court Ruling Saturday, January 3, 2026 martock somerset housing planning development phosphates mitigation construction supremecourt affordablehousing A major milestone has been reached for housing development in Martock, Somerset, as plans for 35 new homes have finally received approval following a pivotal Supreme Court decision. This ruling clears the way for construction … Read More
Where to Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower in Somerset This Weekend Saturday, January 3, 2026 quadrantids meteorshower somerset stargazing glastonbury quantockhills breathingplaces bath blackdownhills breandown January may be cold, dark, and grey, but the night sky offers a stunning display every year that brightens the winter gloom. The Quadrantid Meteor Shower, caused by cosmic debris from an asteroid discovered in 2003, will peak … Read More
Future of Watchet Paper Mill Site Remains Uncertain a Decade After Closure Saturday, January 3, 2026 watchet papermill brownfield redevelopment socialhousing community housing sommerset planning bypass A decade after the closure of the historic Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, the future of this once-thriving industrial site remains uncertain. Operating since 1652, the mill had long been a prominent producer of … Read More
Frome Residents Offered Chance to Own Saxonvale Regeneration Site Through Community Shares Saturday, January 3, 2026 saxonvale frome regeneration communityshares affordablehousing maydaysaxonvale resonance development localownership somerset Residents of Frome have a unique opportunity to become part-owners of the Saxonvale regeneration site through a newly launched community share scheme. The initiative, led by Mayday Saxonvale, aims to bring new life to the … Read More
Frome Residents Invited to Join Community Share Scheme to Purchase Saxonvale Regeneration Site Saturday, January 3, 2026 frome saxonvale community regeneration housing investment development sharescheme localownership resonance Residents of Frome now have a unique opportunity to become part-owners of the Saxonvale regeneration site through a newly launched community share scheme. This initiative is spearheaded by Mayday Saxonvale, aiming to … Read More
Several Hospitalised After Suspected Spiking at New Year's Eve Event in Glastonbury Friday, January 2, 2026 spiking glastonbury police arrest newyears incident hospital investigation safety crime Several attendees were hospitalised following a suspected spiking incident during New Year’s celebrations in Glastonbury. Shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, police responded to reports from a venue on … Read More