Frome Residents Offered Chance to Co-Own Saxonvale Regeneration Site via Community Shares Saturday, January 10, 2026 frome saxonvale regeneration community shares development housing somerset investment mayday Frome residents now have a unique opportunity to participate in the purchase and redevelopment of the Saxonvale regeneration site through a new community share scheme launched by Mayday Saxonvale. The Saxonvale site, a key … Read More
'Beautiful Little Soul' Aria Thorpe, 9, Dies from Single Stab Wound at Weston-super-Mare Home Friday, January 9, 2026 ariathorpe westonsupermare inquest murder coroner trial avonpolice tragedy community family Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe tragically lost her life due to a single stab wound to the chest at her home in Weston-super-Mare, an inquest opening has revealed. Paramedics pronounced the “beautiful and kind” young … Read More
'Beautiful little soul' Aria Thorpe, 9, dies from single stab wound at her Weston-super-Mare home Friday, January 9, 2026 aria weston-super-mare stabbing murder inquest trial community family grief police Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe tragically lost her life to a single stab wound to the chest at her home in Weston-super-Mare, an inquest opening has revealed. Described as a “beautiful and kind” child, Aria was … Read More
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Overcoming Objections Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset artscentre alcohollicence community rural fundraising disabilities noiseconcerns licensing council The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural venue near South Petherton in Somerset, has been granted its alcohol licence on the second attempt, allowing it to serve drinks during fundraising events and within its tea room. The centre, … Read More
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Initial Setback Friday, January 9, 2026 newcross somerset artscentre alcohollicence fundraising community disabilitysupport licensing noiseconcerns rural The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural arts venue located on the outskirts of South Petherton in Somerset, has successfully obtained an alcohol licence on its second attempt. Run by New Cross Arts Centre CIC, the centre provides … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ plans for 620 Somerset homes approved for second time Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning community phosphates infrastructure affordablehousing environment Plans for a landmark development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have been approved for the second time by local councillors, marking a significant milestone for the town’s growth. The application, submitted by C. … Read More