Council to Replace Inadequate Bollards After Months of Expense Monday, February 9, 2026 bollards taunton council parks accessibility illegalencampments publicsafety infrastructure budget community Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block … Read More
Beloved Grandmother Remembered Among 41 Somerset Obituaries Saturday, February 7, 2026 somerset obituary grandmother bereavement condolences community remembrance mourning legacy sympathy In the latest round of Somerset death notices, a cherished grandmother is remembered fondly among 41 individuals who have recently passed away. This community mourns the loss of a beloved figure whose kindness and legacy …
Beloved Gran Remembered Among 41 Somerset Death Notices Saturday, February 7, 2026 somerset obituary death gran memorial condolences community family remembrance loss The community of Somerset mourns the loss of 41 individuals, including a beloved grandmother whose memory will be cherished by all who knew her. These death notices serve as a solemn reminder of the lives touched and the …
No Final Decision Yet on Turning Former Chard Factory into NHS Health Hub Saturday, February 7, 2026 nhs chard healthcare housing somerset healthhub primarycare infrastructure community development Somerset health authorities have yet to decide whether the closed Oscar Mayer factory in Chard will be converted into a new NHS health hub. The factory, situated on A358 Furnham Road, closed in August 2021, resulting in 860 … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Gains Approval After Planning Officer Oversight Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset councillors community pinball development The expansion of Minehead’s popular Arkade arcade has received official approval for a second time, correcting a procedural error made by planning officers last year. Situated on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More
Crowdfunder Launched to Block Controversial Castle Cary Housing Development Thursday, February 5, 2026 castlecary housing development judicialreview crowdfunding abri planning wwii community safety A community campaign has been launched to halt the construction of 27 new homes on the Foxes Run site in Castle Cary by funding a judicial review. The Yarlington Housing Association originally received planning permission on … Read More