78 New Homes Proposed Near Historic Somerset Pub Wednesday, February 4, 2026 somerset homes development walton planning affordablehousing historicpub a39 community transport Plans have been unveiled for up to 78 new homes and a commercial unit just behind the historic Royal Oak pub in Walton, near Street, Somerset. The Royal Oak, with roots tracing back to at least 1700, will remain a central … Read More
Dozens of New Homes Proposed in Keynsham as Developer Opens Consultation Wednesday, February 4, 2026 keynsham housing development community affordable consultation regeneration planning sustainability expansion Keynsham is set to welcome up to 110 new homes, with nearly half designated as affordable housing, following the launch of a public consultation on a proposed development off Manor Road. Developer Taylor Wimpey has revealed … Read More
'Brave and bold' schoolboy named as teen fatally stabbed in Chippenham Tuesday, February 3, 2026 knifecrime tribute community chippenham police teen memorial family school loss A community mourns the tragic loss of Shayne Hambakachere, a 16-year-old schoolboy described by his family as “ambitious and driven,” who was fatally stabbed on Saturday, January 31 in Chippenham. Wiltshire Police responded … Read More
Police and Crime Commissioner Responds to Fatal Teen Stabbing in Chippenham Tuesday, February 3, 2026 stabbing knifecrime chippenham wiltshire police crime violence youth safety community The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Philip Wilkinson, has expressed deep condolences following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Chippenham on Saturday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred just before … Read More
Car-Free Route Linking Taunton and Wellington Set to Begin Construction by 2028 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 greenway cycling walking somerset infrastructure taunton wellington activetravel funding community A new car-free route connecting Taunton and Wellington, two of Somerset’s largest towns, is poised to begin construction by 2028, pending sufficient funding. The ambitious project aims to provide pedestrians and cyclists with … Read More
11 Affordable Homes Approved for Spaxton Village Near Bridgwater Tuesday, February 3, 2026 affordable housing spaxton bridgwater development planning community socialrent biodiversity council Eleven new affordable homes are set to be built in Spaxton, a small village near Bridgwater, after local councillors unanimously approved the development. Joint proposals from Aster Housing and Spaxton Community Land Trust, … Read More