The Strawberry Line, a cherished walking and cycling route crossing rural Somerset, has recently received a significant boost thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. …
Weston-super-Mare has long been a favourite destination for both locals and tourists, renowned for its expansive sandy beach, timeless seaside attractions, and relaxed coastal vibe. However, it’s not only human visitors who …
Nestled in the charming village of Batheaston, on the edge of Bath, stands an architectural treasure that many have overlooked—the Church of the Good Shepherd. Designed in the 1960s by local architect Martin Fisher, this …
The cherished view from Brent Knoll, a prominent Somerset landmark near Burnham-on-Sea, faces a significant transformation if proposals to build 2,000 new homes near the hill move ahead. Brent Knoll rises 137 metres (449ft) …
A new campsite is set to be built near the M5 in Somerset following a successful appeal by developers. The site, located on Dipford Road in the parish of Trull, lies roughly midway between the village center and the Taunton …
Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a …
Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent …
Somerset Council has announced that a new rural transport hub in Langport, located in the heart of the Somerset Levels, will be operational by Christmas. This project is part of the council’s wider Bus Service Improvement …
The distinctive brutalist Church of the Good Shepherd in Batheaston, near Bath, is on track to be preserved rather than demolished, thanks to a local construction company’s innovative plans. Since its completion in 1967, the …
A century-old oak tree located in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after a decision by Somerset Council, despite claims that it is causing subsidence to a nearby home. The oak, protected by a tree …
A century-old oak tree in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after Somerset Council denied a homeowner’s request to chop it down. The oak, located in the backyard of 5 Collett Way, Frome, stands near a …
As the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring past 35°C, South West Water has come under fire for advising residents to conserve water, even though reservoirs currently stand at 90% capacity. The …
Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially withdrawn following a public inquiry, to the relief and delight of nearby residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd initially proposed the …
A petition demanding that The Newt, an exclusive Somerset hotel favored by celebrities, immediately halt the use of glyphosate herbicide in its expansive and picturesque gardens has rapidly surpassed 600 signatures. Nestled …
Sarah Beeny, the well-known property expert famous for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, is at the centre of a heated planning dispute concerning her ambitious renovation project in Somerset. The New Life in the Country star and …