Taunton’s New Civic Square to Open with Community Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development civicsquare community event construction somerset playground Residents of Taunton are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new civic square at the heart of the Orchard Grove development with a community event offering free ice creams for the first 100 attendees. The Orchard … Read More
Taunton Celebrates Opening of New Civic Square in Orchard Grove Development Saturday, July 4, 2026 taunton orchardgrove civicsquare housing development community event construction park somerset Taunton residents are invited to celebrate the official opening of a brand-new civic square within the expansive Orchard Grove housing development. This milestone event, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, will offer free ice … Read More
‘Heartbreak’ in Somerset Village as Pitfest Cancels Main Day Due to Licensing Issues Friday, July 3, 2026 pitfest somerset licensing cancellation community festival music regulations somersetcouncil pitney The village of Pitney in Somerset faces deep disappointment as the beloved Pitfest community festival has been forced to cancel its second and main day just days before the event. While festivities will still take place on … Read More
'Heartbreak' in Somerset Village as Popular Festival Forced to Cancel Second Day Friday, July 3, 2026 pitfest somerset festival cancellation licensing community regulations livemusic somersetcouncil pitney The community of Pitney in Somerset faces disappointment as the cherished annual Pitfest festival is cut short due to a last-minute paperwork issue. While festivities will proceed today, Friday, July 3, the entire second … Read More
New Glamping Site Proposed Near Somerset Heritage Railway Friday, July 3, 2026 glamping somerset heritagerailway yurts eastsomersetrailway cranmore holidaylodges tourism biodiversity community A new glamping site is set to be developed near the East Somerset Railway in Somerset, pending approval from local authorities. The heritage railway operates seasonal steam and diesel services along a short stretch between … Read More
New Proposal to Build 110 Homes on Former Somerset Factory Site After Previous Rejections Thursday, July 2, 2026 housing development somerset evercreech planning greencore affordable regeneration floodrisk community A renewed effort is underway to redevelop the former Greencore factory site on Prestleigh Road in Evercreech, Somerset, nearly two years after the previous application was rejected on appeal. The factory closed in November … Read More