Sunday Parking Charges Threaten to “Irrevocably Damage” Somerset Town Centres, Says Church Leader Sunday, November 23, 2025 parking somerset towncentres charges church consultation economy localbusiness council highstreet Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce Sunday car parking charges across the county has sparked strong opposition from community leaders and residents, who warn it could seriously harm struggling town centres. The council’s … Read More
Somerset Church Secures £18,000 Grant to Pioneer Carbon Reduction Efforts Saturday, November 22, 2025 taunton minster somerset carbon cut church energy sustainability diocese environment Taunton Minster, a historic Grade I-listed church in Somerset, has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Grant programme to help reduce its carbon footprint and transition to greener … Read More
Cause of Massive Hole Revealing 18th-Century Family Crypt Confirmed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 crypt collapse somerset martock church allsaints vault history heritage restoration A large hole measuring approximately 12 feet wide appeared in the graveyard of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday, November 8. While initially thought to be a sinkhole, further investigation has confirmed … Read More
Sinkhole Uncovers Hidden Ancient Crypt at Somerset Graveyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt somerset allsaintschurch graveyard ancient tomb martock archaeology church A large sinkhole opened up unexpectedly at All Saints' Church cemetery in Martock, Somerset, revealing an ancient underground crypt believed to date back to before the 1700s. The hole, approximately 12 feet wide, appeared on … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Launches £350,000 Campaign for Essential Repairs Wednesday, November 5, 2025 church keynsham restoration fundraising community repairs historic preservation events architecture A historic church at the heart of Keynsham, originally opened in 1835 as a Baptist place of worship, is embarking on a vital fundraising campaign to secure £350,000 for urgent repairs. The Grade II listed building on High … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Faces Closure Without £350k Restoration Fund Wednesday, November 5, 2025 keynsham church restoration fundraising community heritage repairs baptist supportgroups civic Keynsham Baptist Church, a treasured Grade II listed building at the heart of the town since 1835, urgently needs £350,000 to fund essential repairs and prevent closure. Originally established as a place of worship, the … Read More