Somerset's Defining Political Moments of 2025: A Year in Review Thursday, January 1, 2026 somerset politics planning transport housing budget infrastructure council development education The year 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving Somerset residents to reflect on a turbulent period marked by significant political decisions both locally and globally. From international crises to local governance challenges, … Read More
Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard Through Community Payback Thursday, January 1, 2026 community restoration offenders heritage churchyard probation rehabilitation communitypayback prison volunteering A group of offenders undertaking supervised, court-ordered unpaid work have been diligently restoring the medieval churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Midsomer Norton this month. Their efforts include clearing … Read More
Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard as Part of Community Sentence Thursday, January 1, 2026 communitypayback restoration offenders churchyard midsomernorton historic community probation prison volunteers Offenders have been diligently restoring a medieval churchyard in Midsomer Norton as part of their court-ordered sentences this month. The group, engaged in supervised unpaid work, have been enhancing the grounds of St John … Read More
Characterful Village of Oake Gains Greater Control Over Future Housing Through Approved Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development village planning taunton wellington greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, has taken a significant step in shaping its future housing landscape with the recent approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. After years of collaborative … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Gains Control Over Future Housing with New Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan somerset housing development planning taunton wellington village greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, situated between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset, has secured greater influence over future housing development through the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Nestled between the A38 and … Read More
A38 Closed After Crash in Taunton Wednesday, December 31, 2025 a38 taunton crash traffic closure emergency transport accident delays roadsafety A crash on the A38 in Taunton has led to the road being temporarily closed, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services are currently at the scene, managing the situation and working to clear the affected area. …