'Real Buzz' in Somerset Village as Pubs Star in New Martin Clunes Film Friday, March 6, 2026 somerset pubs martinclunes mother’spride film countryside isolation community rural hospitality The historic pubs of Somerset take center stage in the new comedy film Mother’s Pride, starring Martin Clunes and James Buckley. Released today in cinemas, the film shines a spotlight on the challenges facing Britain’s … Read More
Harry Potter Star's £3.5m Home to Join Neighbourhood of 2,000 New Homes Thursday, March 5, 2026 harrypotter realestate development housing neighbourhood traffic infrastructure community urbanplanning locals The £3.5 million residence owned by a Harry Potter star is set to become part of a rapidly expanding community, as plans unfold for 2,000 new homes nearby. While the development promises growth and new opportunities, local … Read More
Memorial Football Match to Honor Beloved Father Lost in A371 Crash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 memorial football crash tribute a371 wells community family michaelknowlson safety sport A heartfelt memorial football match will take place this Sunday to honor Michael Knowlson, a devoted father and cherished member of the community who died in a tragic crash near Wells last month. Michael passed away at the … Read More
Fears Grow That “Small Friendly Village” Could Become a Suburb of Bristol Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pill northernsomerset greenbelt housing localplan infrastructure community development bristol planning Residents of Pill, a small village in North Somerset, are voicing strong concerns over plans to build 1,000 new homes on the surrounding greenbelt land. They fear this development will transform their close-knit community … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Greenbelt Housing Plans Threatening Village Identity Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pill northsomerset greenbelt housing development localplan bristol infrastructure community petition Residents of Pill, a small and friendly village in North Somerset, are voicing strong concerns over plans to develop 1,000 new homes on the greenbelt land surrounding their community. Many fear this large-scale construction … Read More
New Council Homes Completed on Former Oxford Inn Site in Taunton Wednesday, March 4, 2026 taunton councilhousing affordablehousing laviniahouse somerset development construction housingcrisis community zerocarbon The former Oxford Inn on Roman Road, Taunton, has been transformed into eight new council homes, now fully occupied by local families. After the pub closed in 2018, Somerset West and Taunton Council purchased the site with … Read More