Bath’s Long Battle with Padel Noise Ends as First Courts Get Approval Wednesday, April 22, 2026 bath padel noise sports planning university controversy courts community development sport Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its Georgian architecture, has had an unlikely feud with the growing sport of padel—a Mexican racquet game invented in 1969. The conflict centered on the noise generated by … Read More
Somerset County Cricket Club's Heartfelt Tribute to Missing Mascot Brian Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset cricket mascot brian taunton feline club tribute worldcup community sport Somerset County Cricket Club has issued a heartfelt message about Brian, its beloved ginger tom mascot who has recently gone missing. Though no official announcement was made, fans and staff have noticed Brian’s absence, as … Read More
Somerset Village’s Historic Pub Converts to Housing After Declining Use Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport tipplingphilosopher pubclosure housingdevelopment historicbuilding community planningpermission villagelife propertyconversion The historic Tippling Philosopher pub, a fixture on Milborne Port’s High Street since the 18th century, is set to become a residential development after closing at the end of 2024. Owners Dave and Diane Belcher, who have … Read More
Historic Somerset pub to become housing after serving only six local patrons before closure Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport pub conversion housing heritage community development planning council An iconic former pub in the Somerset village of Milborne Port will be transformed into residential properties after receiving approval from Somerset Council. The Tippling Philosopher, located on the High Street along the A30, … Read More
Revised Plans Could Kickstart Construction of 295 Homes and New Stadium in Chard by Early 2027 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey stadium planning somerset construction football community sport Construction on nearly 300 new homes at Chard’s northern edge may commence as early as February 2027, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The development, originally granted outline planning … Read More
Construction of 295 New Homes at Chard Poised to Start in Early 2027 Following Revised Plans Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey somerset planning construction stadium community affordablehousing Construction on nearly 300 new homes on Chard’s northern outskirts could commence in early 2027 pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The original outline permission for 295 homes and a new stadium for … Read More