Restoration of Brunel’s Vision: Portishead Railway Reopens in 2028 Friday, January 2, 2026 portishead brunel railway restoration construction transport beeching metrowest infrastructure northsomerset After more than 60 years of dormancy, the long-closed Portishead railway line is finally set to reopen. Originally shuttered in 1964 following recommendations from the Beeching Report, the line that connected Bristol to the … Read More
Gary Anderson’s World Championship Renaissance Continues with Semi-Final Return Thursday, January 1, 2026 anderson worldchampionship darts semifinal burnhamonsea justinhood ryansearle opticneuropathy pdc vangerwen sport Gary Anderson has made a remarkable return to the World Championship semi-finals for the first time in four years, ending Justin Hood’s impressive debut run. The 55-year-old Burnham-on-Sea native is in the midst of a career … Read More
Gary Anderson Continues Renaissance with Return to World Championship Semi-Finals Thursday, January 1, 2026 anderson darts worldchampionship semifinal justinhood ryansearle alexandrapalace pdc visionimpairment championship sport Gary Anderson has made a triumphant return to the World Championship semi-finals for the first time in four years by ending the impressive run of debutant Justin Hood. The 55-year-old from Burnham-on-Sea is experiencing a … Read More
Owl Rescued from Slurry Pit and Injured Hedgehog Among Animals Saved by RSPCA Somerset in 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 rspca somerset wildlife rescue owl hedgehog rehabilitation winterappeal wildlifeconservation animalcare In the past year, the RSPCA in Somerset has aided numerous animals in distress, including an owl trapped in a slurry pit and a hedgehog suffering from a severe spinal injury. In October, a member of the public discovered an … Read More
Owl Rescued from Slurry Pit and Hedgehog with Broken Spines Among Animals Helped by RSPCA in Somerset in 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 rspca wildlife rescue somerset rehabilitation owl hedgehog animalwelfare charity conservation In Somerset, the RSPCA has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to animal welfare by rescuing numerous animals in distress throughout 2025, including a remarkable rescue involving an owl trapped in a slurry pit … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Approves New Housing Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development community planning greenspaces localgovernance taunton The village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, is set to have a stronger voice in local housing decisions following the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Located in the former Taunton Deane area, Oake sits … Read More