Somerset Village’s Historic Pub Converts to Housing After Declining Use Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport tipplingphilosopher pubclosure housingdevelopment historicbuilding community planningpermission villagelife propertyconversion The historic Tippling Philosopher pub, a fixture on Milborne Port’s High Street since the 18th century, is set to become a residential development after closing at the end of 2024. Owners Dave and Diane Belcher, who have … Read More
Revised Plans Could Kickstart Construction of 295 Homes and New Stadium in Chard by Early 2027 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey stadium planning somerset construction football community sport Construction on nearly 300 new homes at Chard’s northern edge may commence as early as February 2027, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The development, originally granted outline planning … Read More
Construction of 295 New Homes at Chard Poised to Start in Early 2027 Following Revised Plans Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey somerset planning construction stadium community affordablehousing Construction on nearly 300 new homes on Chard’s northern outskirts could commence in early 2027 pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The original outline permission for 295 homes and a new stadium for … Read More
£20 Million Investment to Revitalize Deprived Bridgwater Community in Somerset Monday, April 20, 2026 bridgwater somerset community investment prideinplace regeneration deprivation localgovernment participation development Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to propose community projects to benefit from a substantial £20 million investment over the next decade. This funding is part of phase two of the UK government’s Pride in Place … Read More
£20 Million Investment to Revitalize Deprived Bridgwater Area Monday, April 20, 2026 bridgwater somerset community funding revitalization deprivation prideinplace localgovernment infrastructure participation Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to submit project ideas to benefit from a £20 million investment over the next decade. This significant funding comes as part of phase two of the government’s Pride in Place … Read More
Prankster Swaps Somerset Town Signs for French and Spanish Destinations Sunday, April 19, 2026 prank roadsigns somerset midsomernorton vandalism publicsafety localgovernment france spain community A mysterious prankster has struck again in the South West of England, but this time the joke has gone international. In Midsomer Norton, Somerset, several town signs have been replaced with those pointing to far-off cities in … Read More