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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare, once slated for closure due to costly repairs, may now have a future thanks to a new initiative backed by local town councillors. Earlier this year, North Somerset Council announced plans …
Residents of Bridgwater, North Petherton, and nearby villages are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park, a serene 42-hectare green space nestled close to junction 24 of …
Nestled near Junction 24 of the M5 motorway, the Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park serves as a flourishing green oasis between the newly developed Stockmoor and Wilstock neighborhoods on Bridgwater’s southern outskirts. …
Bath City manager Scott Bartlett expressed optimism as the Romans returned to pre-season training on Saturday at Cannon Clarke Stadium, Twerton Park. The club’s first pre-season match is scheduled for Tuesday, 7 July, against …
Sir Stephen Fry, celebrated actor and writer, has surprised the city of Bath with an unusual and heartfelt gift, all thanks to the unexpected inspiration of a young schoolgirl. The story began when the schoolgirl reached out …
Sir Stephen Fry, the beloved British actor, writer, and broadcaster, has made a remarkable gift to the city of Bath – and the inspiration behind it comes from an unexpected source: a schoolgirl. The “inspiring” young student …
Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East Somerset, has publicly expressed her gratitude to the NHS staff at Frome Community Hospital who saved her husband’s life after he suffered an anaphylactic shock earlier …
Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water …
Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport has made a remarkable turnaround. Just two years after being rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted in 2022, the school now enjoys a glowing reputation as a “happy, positive and safe environment where …
Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport has emerged from its previous ‘Inadequate’ rating to receive an outstanding Ofsted inspection report, marking a remarkable turnaround. The latest assessment describes the school as a “happy, …
Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news has long been a valued tradition, and we are honoured to be trusted with these important announcements. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website …