Beloved Teacher, Mum, and Granny Among This Week's Funeral Notices Sunday, February 22, 2026 funeral tribute obituary remembrance family memorial donations community loss legacy Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media is a time-honoured tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these important announcements. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper … Read More
125 Homes Proposed on Protected Taunton Green Wedge Amid Controversy Sunday, February 22, 2026 taunton greenwedge housing development planning affordablehousing trull landscape community somersetcouncil Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected ‘green wedge’ near Taunton remain under consideration despite recent council opposition to boundary changes. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, endorsed in 2012, … Read More
125 Homes Proposed for Protected Taunton ‘Green Wedge’ Despite Community Opposition Sunday, February 22, 2026 taunton housing greenwedge trull development planning affordablehousing community environment somersetcouncil Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected green wedge near Taunton remain under consideration, despite recent council votes against altering the area’s protected status. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, approved in … Read More
Life in Castle Cary: The Small Somerset Town Poised for Growth Saturday, February 21, 2026 castlecary somerset rural development housing community growth infrastructure heritage markettown Castle Cary, a quaint market town nestled in the heart of Somerset, is on the cusp of significant transformation. Known for its picturesque streets and friendly community, the town’s appeal has long been its peaceful, rural … Read More
Life in Castle Cary - The Small Somerset Town Set for Major Growth Saturday, February 21, 2026 castlecary somerset development growth community rural housing infrastructure expansion charm Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Castle Cary has long been celebrated for its quaint charm and close-knit community. With its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and tranquil countryside, the town offers a peaceful … Read More
Decision on 1,700 New Frome Homes Expected by Easter Saturday, February 21, 2026 frome selwood housing development planning affordable infrastructure community somerset inquiry The future of the proposed Selwood Garden Community, a development comprising 1,700 new homes in Frome, is set to be decided by early April, around Easter, the Planning Inspectorate has confirmed. This ambitious project … Read More