765 Yeovil Homes at Risk Following Judicial Review Approval Sunday, December 7, 2025 yeovil housing planning judicialreview somerset development mudford community legal construction A major housing development project in Yeovil faces uncertainty after a judicial review was approved, potentially halting the construction of 765 new homes. The project, known as the Up Mudford urban extension, received … Read More
Taunton Monopoly: A Local Twist on a Classic Favorite Saturday, December 6, 2025 taunton monopoly somerset boardgames christmas local gift family gaming community Looking for a unique Christmas gift? The Taunton-themed Monopoly game offers a charming local twist on the classic family favorite. Priced under £15, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate Somerset’s rich heritage while enjoying … Read More
Removing ‘Unlawful’ Flags from Lampposts Costs Somerset Taxpayers £4,500 Daily Saturday, December 6, 2025 somerset flags taxpayers lampposts highways council removal publicsafety community law Somerset Council faces a hefty bill of approximately £4,500 each day to remove flags deemed “unlawful” from lampposts and other highway structures. Over recent months, the council’s highways teams have taken down … Read More
From Sacred to Stylish: The Church Turned Trendy Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community history art architecture food transformation heritage In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold famously lamented the “sea of faith” receding, capturing a moment of uncertainty about religion’s role. Fast forward 150 years, and while faith remains significant for many, the role of churches … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town, Frome Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset art community cobblewobble cycling cheeselord markets creativity housing Frome feels like an artist’s haven. Everywhere you turn, you encounter painters, sculptors, craftspeople, musicians, and designers shaping the town’s eclectic character. As a reporter, I met people from all walks of life … 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