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
Former Oscar Mayer Factory in Chard Deliberately Set Ablaze Monday, March 9, 2026 oscarmayer chard fire arson somerset factory abandoned emergency development police A former Oscar Mayer factory in Chard, Somerset, was deliberately set on fire, causing a large blaze that illuminated the town with an orange glow. The fire broke out at approximately 6:22 pm on Sunday, March 8, originating … Read More
Large Fire Erupts Again at Former Oscar Mayer Factory Site Sunday, March 8, 2026 oscarmayer factory fire blaze closure jobs investigation emergency abandoned community A significant fire has broken out once more at the former Oscar Mayer factory, reigniting concerns over the vacant site. The factory, which ceased operations in 2021 resulting in the loss of 860 jobs, has now been affected by … Read More
Abandoned Bridgwater Building Severely Damaged in Early Morning Fire Saturday, February 28, 2026 bridgwater fire abandoned building firefighters devon somerset hamp emergency damage An abandoned two-storey building in Bridgwater’s Hamp area was badly damaged by a fire that broke out early on the morning of Saturday, February 28. The blaze, reported around 4 a.m., prompted multiple emergency calls to … Read More
Abandoned Bridgwater Building Severely Damaged by Early Morning Fire Saturday, February 28, 2026 fire bridgwater abandoned building devon somerset rescue emergency hamp blaze In the early hours of Saturday, February 28, an abandoned building in Bridgwater’s Hamp area was badly damaged by a significant fire. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. at the derelict two-storey property, prompting a swift … Read More
Somerset Village Frustrated by Serial Dumping of Undelivered Evri Parcels Thursday, January 15, 2026 evri parcels delivery somerset bathford courier complaints residents abandoned apology Residents of Bathford, a quiet village near Bath, Somerset, have been left frustrated and upset by a wave of abandoned parcels reportedly dumped by an Evri courier. Over the past week, villagers have found piles of … Read More