Former Bridgwater Pub Set to Become Convenience Store Amidst Local Parking Concerns Wednesday, June 17, 2026 bridgwater pubclosure conveniencestore parking traffic antisocialbehavior planningapproval community retail somerset The Sportsman, a former pub located at 73 Bath Road in Bridgwater, is slated to be converted into a convenience store despite community concerns regarding insufficient parking. The pub closed its doors in late November 2025, … Read More
£30,000 Secured to Enhance Somerset’s Beloved Strawberry Line Cycle Route Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset strawberryline cycling walking mendiphills grant accessibility community rural conservation The Strawberry Line, a cherished walking and cycling route crossing rural Somerset, has recently received a significant boost thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. … Read More
£30,000 Secured to Enhance Popular Rural Somerset Cycle Route Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset cycling walking strawberryline mendiphills rural accessibility community grant volunteering Exploring the scenic Strawberry Line, a beloved walking and cycling route in rural Somerset, has become easier thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. Currently, the … Read More
Huge Burglary Won't Halt Clevedon Miniature Railway Restoration Tuesday, June 16, 2026 burglary clevedon miniature railway restoration community police theft investigation tools A determined community is pressing forward with the restoration of Clevedon’s cherished miniature railway despite a significant setback caused by a recent burglary. On the night of Sunday, June 14, thieves broke into … Read More
Clevedon Miniature Railway Restoration Presses On Despite Major Burglary Tuesday, June 16, 2026 clevedon miniaturerailway burglary restoration community theft policeappeal riogrande heritage salthousefields A significant burglary at the engine shed of Clevedon’s cherished miniature railway has not deterred restoration efforts, demonstrating the resilience and spirit of the local community. On the night of Sunday, June 14, … Read More
Minehead Loses Its Only Post Office as Co-op Store Closes After 42 Years Tuesday, June 16, 2026 minehead co-op postoffice closure community southwest retail planning services residents After 42 years serving the community, the Co-op store on The Avenue in Minehead has closed its doors for good as of June 13, 2024. This closure marks the end of an era and leaves the town without its only remaining Post … Read More