Wanted Somerset Man Sought Over Alleged Threats to Kill Sunday, May 17, 2026 somerset police wanted liamcoulson threats tattoos investigation radstock coleford frome Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Liam Coulson, a 22-year-old man wanted in connection with multiple serious offences, including threats to kill. Coulson has ties to Radstock, … Read More
Challenges Mount for Somerset’s Rural Housing Plan as Key Site Struggles Cost Council Thousands Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset mendip housing planning development council anchorroad coleford infrastructure localplan Somerset’s ambitious rural housing plans face significant setbacks as difficulties surrounding a critical development site threaten progress. Mendip District Council’s Local Plan Part II, approved in December 2021, initially … Read More
Challenges Mount for Key Rural Housing Site in Somerset Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing mendip planning development coleford infrastructure legal council localplan Somerset’s housing strategy faces potential setbacks as a critical rural development project encounters significant obstacles. Mendip District Council initially earmarked 37 sites for housing growth in its Local Plan Part II, … Read More
Former Garage Site Transformed into New Village Co-op Friday, July 25, 2025 co-op coleford community retail convenience rural business local shop amenities The former Crossway Garage site in Coleford, near Radstock, is set to become a new Co-op convenience store, owned and operated by longtime locals Chris and Barbara Osborne. The couple, who have run businesses in the area for … Read More
New Housing Development Approved for Growing Somerset Village Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerset coleford housing development planning appeal affordable landscape transport sustainability A significant boost is coming to the small Somerset village of Coleford, where plans for 75 new homes have been approved following a successful appeal by developer Rainier Developments Ltd. Situated midway between Frome, … Read More
Small Somerset Village Set to Gain Dozens of New Homes as Council Steps Back Wednesday, June 11, 2025 somerset coleford housing development planning appeal mendip transportation affordable community sport A small village in Somerset may soon witness the construction of dozens of new homes following Somerset Council’s refusal to contest a recent planning appeal. Coleford, situated approximately midway between Frome, Midsomer … Read More