Historic Somerset Theatre Saved After Flats Plan Rejected Wednesday, August 20, 2025 amulet theatre somerset sheptonmallet community heritage planning arts culture campaign The Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet hosted its first live performance in more than ten years this past weekend, marking a significant victory for local arts enthusiasts and the wider community. This milestone came just days … 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
Animal Abuse Reports in Somerset Double Amid Rising Summer Cruelty Wednesday, August 20, 2025 rspca summer abuse animalcruelty somerset dogabuse bulldogs rescue cctv campaign The RSPCA has revealed a distressing increase in animal abuse, with reports of beatings rising sharply across Somerset and beyond. Alarmingly, the charity receives a report of animal abuse every 15 minutes during its call … Read More
Plans Advance for Safer Crossing at Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury wirralpark crossing safety pedestrians cyclists infrastructure somerset campaign feasibility Central government funding could soon support the creation of a safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked locations—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This key junction … Read More
Hopes for Safer Crossing Near Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury crossing safety traffic pedestrians cycling infrastructure council campaign funding Central government funding may soon pave the way for a new, safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked spots—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This crucial junction … Read More
Residents Rally Against Controversial Housing Development in Historic Batheaston Village Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston housing conservation heritage brutalism development community architecture planning campaign Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a new housing development approved by the council, which involves demolishing the 1960s Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd to make way for four modern … Read More