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Bridgwater

Closed Bridgwater Pub Set to Become Convenience Store

The former Sportsman public house at 73 Bath Road, Bridgwater, could soon be transformed into a convenience store, pending approval of new planning proposals. The pub closed in late November 2025 after landlords John and …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Café

Newly Licensed Café near Somerset Hospital Now Serving Alcohol

The Cosy Café, located on Middle Path in Crewkerne near Somerset hospital, has recently been granted a licence to serve alcohol to its customers. Jason and Louise Moore, the owners, have been given the green light to sell …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Expansion

Approval for 200 New Homes on Yeovil's Edge

Local councillors have recently given the green light for the construction of nearly 200 new homes on the western edge of Yeovil. The Bunford Park commercial site, which received initial approval in 2011, will finally be …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Taunton

Expansion of Taunton's Largest Housing Estate Approved

Over 50 new homes have been given the green light for construction in Taunton’s largest housing development, as local councillors have unanimously approved the expansion of Orchard Grove. The development, formerly known as …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Somerset

80 New Homes Approved in Somerset Village

Revised plans for a new housing development in Cotford St. Luke, a small Somerset village, have been approved, allowing the construction of 80 new homes and a takeaway to move forward. Lovell Homes, the developer, will start …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Highbridge

Construction commences for 110 new Highbridge homes

Construction can now commence for 110 new Highbridge homes following the approval of a scheme to protect the homes from surface water flooding. Boklok Housing Ltd. gained detailed planning permission in December 2022 to build …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read