£6m Flood Defence Scheme for Taunton Town Centre Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding somerset environmentagency infrastructure community defences rivertone regeneration construction Somerset Council has announced a delay to the £6 million flood protection scheme designed to shield Taunton town centre, pushing the start date back to early 2027. The project, part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation … Read More
Much-Loved Former Postman and Cherished Community Members Remembered in This Week’s Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, June 7, 2026 funeral somerset obituary remembrance tribute community memorial postman charity condolence The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones through local media remains a heartfelt and trusted way to celebrate their lives. We are honoured to serve as a conduit for these important announcements, sharing them … Read More
Much-loved Former Postman Among This Week's Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, June 7, 2026 funerals memorials somerset obituary tribute community remembrance charity legacy condolence Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing has long been a valued tradition in our local community. We are honoured by the trust families place in us to announce these significant life moments. Every funeral notice published … Read More
Inside the Lost Bath Nightclub That Police Urge You to Remember Saturday, June 6, 2026 bath nightclub tragedy police safety community remembrance family incident awareness Nestled in the heart of Bath, a once-vibrant nightclub now sits silent, its doors closed but its memories far from forgotten. This was the site of a night that began with laughter and music but ended in heartbreak—a night … Read More
Inside the Lost Bath Nightclub Police Want You to Remember Saturday, June 6, 2026 bath nightclub police tragedy family memory nightlife justice closure community In the heart of Bath, a once-thriving nightclub now stands silent, a stark reminder of a night that forever changed a family’s life. What began as an evening of joy and festivity quickly turned tragic, leaving police and the … Read More
Batheaston's Brutalist Church Rescued from Demolition by Local Firm Friday, June 5, 2026 batheaston brutalism church architecture conservation wraxallbuilders heritage community bath adaptivereuse The distinctive brutalist Church of the Good Shepherd in Batheaston, near Bath, is on track to be preserved rather than demolished, thanks to a local construction company’s innovative plans. Since its completion in 1967, the … Read More