Developer Apologizes After Flooding Disrupts Somerset Homes Amid Drainage Failures Thursday, July 31, 2025 flooding development drainage somerset housing davidwilsonhomes planning community infrastructure apology Tensions have flared in Somerset as residents, councillors, and developers clash over persistent flood risks and incomplete infrastructure tied to major housing projects on the town’s outskirts. Central to the controversy is … Read More
Landlady’s “Use It or Lose It” Plea to Save Authentic Somerset Pub on Castle Cary High Street Wednesday, July 30, 2025 whitehart somerset castlecary pub community puboftheyear localeconomy hospitality tradition landlady Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip … Read More
New Homes Approved for Small Somerset Village Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sheptonbeauchamp somerset housing development affordablehousing phosphates infrastructure environment planning community Plans to build 16 new homes on Piece Lane at the northern edge of Shepton Beauchamp have received approval from Somerset Council, allowing construction to start early next year. The development, proposed by West of England … Read More
Town Locals Mark Fourth Anniversary of Somerset Sinkhole with Festive Celebration Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sinkhole somerset castlecary roadclosure community infrastructure pedestrians wheelchairaccess somersetcouncil repair Residents of Castle Cary, Somerset, turned an ongoing inconvenience into a lighthearted community event by celebrating the fourth birthday of a persistent sinkhole on Station Road. The sunken road, which has kept the area … Read More
Somerset’s Secret Gardens Bloom with Generosity: £1,750 Raised for Families in Need Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset dulverton gardening charity community fundraising foodbank exmoor donation volunteers In the heart of Somerset, a community’s passion for gardening has blossomed into heartfelt generosity. Garden lovers in Dulverton have once again combined their love of horticulture with compassion, raising £1,750 for the … Read More
Football Heroes and Fan Memories Shine Bright at Somerset Care Home Dream Day Wednesday, July 30, 2025 football carehome somerset ashtongate legends memories community seniors sports nostalgia sport Three residents from a Somerset care home recently experienced an unforgettable day filled with football nostalgia and joy at Ashton Gate Stadium. The event brought together football heroes and passionate fans, creating a … Read More