‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Plans for 620 Somerset Homes Secure Second Approval Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning phosphates community infrastructure affordablehousing education Plans for a transformative development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have gained local council approval for the second time. This large-scale project by C. G. Fry and Son, in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ Plans for 620 Somerset Homes Gain Second Approval Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning phosphates community infrastructure affordablehousing environment Plans for a “once-in-a-generation” development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have been approved for the second time by local councillors, marking a significant step forward in the town’s long-term growth. C. G. … Read More
Frome Police Continue Search for Missing Boy Last Seen Six Days Ago Thursday, January 8, 2026 frome police missing somerset boy search child investigation alert community Frome police are intensifying their search efforts for a missing boy who was last seen six days ago. Authorities have revealed that the boy has links to six distinct areas within Somerset, which has broadened the scope of the … Read More
What is Wassailing? Join This Ancient Winter Tradition Across Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider winter orchards community wassail mulledcider celebration January is often considered the gloomiest month of the year. Without the festive cheer of Christmas or the early hints of spring in February, its long, cold, and dark days can drag on. But centuries ago, our ancestors found … Read More
What is Wassailing? Discover This Ancient Winter Tradition and Where to Join in Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider orchard winter celebration community festival heritage January is often seen as the gloomiest month of the year—cold, dark, and lacking the holiday cheer of December or the promise of spring that February brings. But centuries ago, our ancestors found joy during these bleak days … Read More
Two Somerset GP Surgeries Set for Expansion with £102m NHS Funding Boost Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset nhs gp surgeries expansion healthcare funding construction community medical Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are gearing up for expansion thanks to a significant £102 million NHS funding boost from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced in early May 2025, this investment will … Read More