‘Outstanding’ Fish and Chip Shop Near Bristol and Bath Closes Permanently Friday, February 13, 2026 fishandchips closure glutenfree somerset farringtonsfarmshop ruralhospitality localbusiness community support playbarn Farrington’s Farm Shop & Café in Somerset, a favorite destination near Bristol and Bath known for its play barn and pick-your-own activities, has announced the permanent closure of its on-site fish and chip shop. … Read More
Local Author Appeals to Save Worle Library Facing Closure Friday, February 13, 2026 library closure northsomerset worle community education author budget council volunteers Nick Smart, a local author from Weston-super-Mare, has issued a heartfelt appeal to North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library, a place he credits as the “gateway” to his education … Read More
New Time-Limited Slots Introduced at Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre Thursday, February 12, 2026 weston-super-mare recycling centre slots time-management waste environment efficiency appointment community The Weston-super-Mare recycling centre has introduced new rules to improve visitor flow and efficiency. Under the updated system, each person or vehicle will be allocated a strict 10-minute time slot to use the facility. This … Read More
Two Yeovil Car Parks Safeguarded from Housing in Revised Town Centre Masterplan Thursday, February 12, 2026 yeovil carparks masterplan housing somerset development consultation planning localgovernment community Two important car parks in Yeovil will now be preserved from future housing developments following the approval of the updated town centre masterplan by Somerset Council. Between September and November 2025, Somerset Council … Read More
Crowdfunder Launched for Judicial Review to Halt Castle Cary Housing Development Tuesday, February 10, 2026 castlecary housing judicialreview abri unexplodedbomb planning community wwii development crowdfunding A proposed housing development in Castle Cary faces potential halt as local opposition mounts through a crowdfunded judicial review campaign. The Yarlington Housing Association, now merged into Abri, secured permission in … Read More
Somerset Councillor Tony Robbins Dies Suddenly, Tributes Pour In Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset councillor tribute mendip wells liberaldemocrat politics community council funeral Tony Robbins, a respected Somerset Councillor and member of the Liberal Democrats representing the Mendip Hills division, died unexpectedly over the weekend. Known for his warmth, humour, and deep commitment to his community, … Read More