Pub’s ‘Frustration’ as Restoration of Iconic Weston-super-Mare Pier Closes Car Park Wednesday, November 5, 2025 weston-super-mare pier restoration carpark captain’scabin jonathandudd construction council birnbeck regeneration Jonathan Dudd, landlord of the Captain’s Cabin in Weston-super-Mare, faces uncertainty as the closure of the nearby Birnbeck Road car park threatens his pub’s future. The Captain’s Cabin, a family-run establishment since the … Read More
Historic Former Somerset Mill to Become 46 New Homes Tuesday, November 4, 2025 vineybridgemill crewkerne somerset development heritage phosphates housing planning construction regeneration A housing developer is celebrating after plans to convert the historic Viney Bridge Mill in Somerset into 46 homes have been approved. The former mill, located just off A356 South Street in Crewkerne, was sold at auction in … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Work Commences on Portishead Railway Reopening Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction railreopening publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of vegetation clearance along the Portishead Railway line, paving the way for construction to reopen the long-disused railway. The work initiates the final phase of enabling tasks ahead of the main … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Key Work on Portishead Railway Reopens Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway restoration networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make … Read More
Boarding Boost as Taunton School’s Major Expansion Rises Above Ground Monday, November 3, 2025 boarding expansion taunton construction school development facilities campus education architecture Taunton School, one of Somerset’s premier independent schools, is making significant strides with its ambitious expansion plan, as the new 140-bed boarding house begins to take shape above ground. Having completed the … Read More
M4 Closure: Stunning Footage Captures Bridge Installation Ahead of Schedule Friday, October 31, 2025 m4 bridge construction nationalhighways infrastructure engineering closure steel transport uk Captivating footage has emerged showcasing the remarkable installation of a new bridge over the M4 motorway, completed ahead of schedule. The motorway was fully closed between junctions 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32) from 7 pm on … Read More