Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’ Roadworks Force Beloved Local Business to Close Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bridgwater roadworks celebrationmile sl-ate businessclosure arts community somersetcouncil localbusiness urbanregeneration The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’—officially known as the Celebration Mile project—have been widely criticized for their negative impact on local businesses, culminating in the imminent closure of the unique … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset arts community cobblewobble festivals independent creativity housing events Frome feels like a town where creativity thrives on every corner. Whether it’s the painters, sculptors, designers, or musicians you meet, nearly everyone seems to be an artist or craftsman of some kind. This vibrant … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Tropicana Set for Major Transformation into a National Cultural Venue Friday, October 31, 2025 tropicana weston-super-mare levellingup renovation culturalvenue seafront arts entertainment regeneration sustainability Work has officially commenced to transform Weston-super-Mare’s beloved Tropicana into a “nationally significant” destination for culture, arts, and entertainment. Following a successful bid for Levelling Up funding in 2023, … Read More
Incredible Coastal Walk Ending at One of the UK’s Best Pubs Saturday, October 4, 2025 coastal walk pub community boscombe dorset arts food awards bournemouth For many Brits, a Sunday tradition combines a refreshing walk with a comforting pub visit. There’s something deeply satisfying about reaching a fitness milestone—like nearly hitting 10,000 steps—and then rewarding yourself … Read More
Seaside Music Pub Beats the Odds to Become Somerset’s Beloved Venue Saturday, August 30, 2025 music venue clevedon community live arts pandemic entertainment musicians performance In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many pubs struggled to survive, yet The Riff Corner, a live music venue in Clevedon, Somerset, has celebrated three years of thriving success. Opening its doors in August 2020, this … Read More
Historic Somerset Theatre Preserved as Flats Plan Rejected Wednesday, August 20, 2025 somerset theatre amulet sheptonmallet community heritage planning campaign arts culture After more than ten years, the Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet came alive again this weekend with its first live theatre performances in over a decade. This milestone follows Somerset Council’s recent refusal of a planning … Read More