Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Scrapping Roundabout Upgrade Sparks Frustration Among Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater traffic roundabout upgrade congestion somerset council infrastructure dunball transport The decision to cancel the upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout in Bridgwater has left local residents “sick to death” of the mounting traffic issues, according to Conservative opposition leader Councillor Diogo … Read More
Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … Read More
Land Girl Celebrates 100th Birthday with Royal Wishes and Family Joy Sunday, November 9, 2025 centenarian landarmy wwii celebration resilience family gardening antiques bathing carehome Olivia Thornton Paget, affectionately known as Peggy, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and heartfelt royal greetings from the King and Queen. The milestone event took place at Ivybank House Care … Read More
Land Girl Celebrates 100 Years with Royal Birthday Wishes and Family Joy Sunday, November 9, 2025 landarmy worldwarii centenarian royaltribute resilience carehome family wartime celebration gardening Olivia Thornton Paget, fondly known as Peggy, a former World War II Land Girl, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and cherished memories. The milestone event took place at Ivybank House Care Home in … Read More
Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt Tributes Honouring 38 Cherished Loved Ones Sunday, November 9, 2025 funeral tributes somerset obituary death memorial community remembrance condolences grief This week, SomersetLive and our sister print publications have shared heartfelt funeral notices honouring 38 dearly loved members of the Somerset community. These tributes reflect both the sorrow of loss and the celebration … Read More