200 New Homes Greenlit Near A303 in Somerset Following Public Vote Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing a303 development planning affordablehousing community naturereserve section106 Plans for up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have officially been approved, nearly a year after councillors voted in favour of the development. The project, located near Ilchester, is spearheaded by the Young … Read More
Yeovil at a Crossroads: Navigating Hope and Uncertainty Amidst Major Changes Sunday, January 18, 2026 yeovil economy leonardo yeovilrefresh employment highstreet community uncertainty culture housing In May 2025, during a visit to Yeovil’s Middle Street, a local charity collector remarked on the lingering scaffolding: “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, in January 2026, that … Read More
A Town at a Crossroads: Yeovil Faces Uncertain Future Amid Major Changes Sunday, January 18, 2026 yeovil leonardo refresh highstreet employment housing theatre hospital economy community When I visited Yeovil in May 2025, the persistent scaffolding on Middle Street sparked visible frustration among locals. One charity collector remarked, “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so … Read More
Discovering Bread: Yeovil’s Unique Christian Café with Five Free “Menu” Items Saturday, January 17, 2026 yeovil café christian faith community food hospitality mission atmosphere charity Bread café in Yeovil offers a distinct experience for diners on a budget, featuring five unconventional “free” menu items that won’t be found anywhere else: ‘Good news’, ‘a listening ear’, ‘healing’, ‘testimony’, and ‘a word … Read More
A Visit to Bread: Yeovil’s Unique Christian Café with Free Spiritual Nourishment Saturday, January 17, 2026 yeovil café christianity mission community food faith hospitality spirituality local Nestled in the heart of Yeovil, Bread café offers a dining experience unlike any other. While it serves typical English café fare, the real distinction lies in its unique approach to hospitality and community spirit. Bread is … Read More
Man Charged with Murder After Human Remains Discovered in Gurney Slade Friday, January 16, 2026 murder investigation gurneyslade police court humanremains stalking community avonsomerset justice Human remains found in Gurney Slade’s Roemead Road area late on January 14 are believed to be those of 40-year-old Craig Hurcombe from Wiltshire, who had been reported missing. While formal identification is pending, police … Read More