£15 Million Revamp Plans Submitted for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre, Work Set to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset investment culture accessibility planning community The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is poised for a dramatic £15 million overhaul following the submission of ambitious refurbishment plans by Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council. The beloved venue, closed since April 2023, … Read More
£15 Million Revamp Planned for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre, Work Set to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset council accessibility funding dcms community The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is on track for a significant £15 million refurbishment aimed at reopening its doors with enhanced facilities and improved accessibility. Closed since April 2023, the venue’s rejuvenation plans … Read More
Red Brick Building in Glastonbury Faces Potential Closure Following Life Factory Project Failure Tuesday, December 30, 2025 redbrickbuilding glastonbury lifesfactory somerssetcouncil community funding crisis closure audit regeneration The Red Brick Building in Glastonbury is at risk of closing after the collapse of the Life Factory regeneration project, which saw nearly £3 million of public funds fail to deliver the intended community transformation. On … Read More
Red Brick Building in Glastonbury Faces Possible Closure Amid Life Factory Project Collapse Tuesday, December 30, 2025 redbrickbuilding glastonbury lifefactory somersetcouncil regeneration community financialcrisis insolvency publicfunds audit The future of the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury hangs in the balance following the collapse of the Life Factory regeneration project, which squandered nearly £3 million of public funds. On December 9, Somerset Council … Read More
Ambitious Five-Year Plan to Transform Former Farmland into Thriving Wildlife Haven Tuesday, December 30, 2025 biodiversity community conservation restoration wildlife habitat volunteer ecology nature somerset Residents are being called upon to participate in a bold community-led initiative to restore biodiversity and rejuvenate a 16-acre site in Charlcombe Valley. Once used as grazing farmland, this area is set to be transformed … Read More
Comedian Bill Bailey and Rugby World Cup Leader Sarah Massey Honoured in Somerset’s New Year List Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset honours billbailey rugby women’srugby sport sarahmassey entertainment community awards Somerset proudly shines in this year’s King’s New Year Honours list, with numerous individuals celebrated for their remarkable achievements across sport, culture, public service, education, and community work. Among the … Read More