‘Huge step’ for Bath with massive potential following stadium approval Monday, September 29, 2025 bath stadium rugby planning government community recreationground development heritage construction sport The government’s approval of Bath Rugby’s new stadium at the Recreation Ground marks a pivotal moment for the historic city of Bath. Secretary of State Steve Reed’s decision not to call in the plans has cleared the final … Read More
Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory Plans Unveil New Ring Road Construction Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset agratas gigafactory ringroad infrastructure gravity development transport cycling planning Construction could begin on the first phase of a new ring road around Somerset’s ambitious £4 billion gigafactory project before Christmas, pending planning approval. Agratas is developing the large-scale gigafactory within … Read More
Lidl Plans Major Relocation with New State-of-the-Art Store in Midsomer Norton Monday, September 29, 2025 lidl midsomernorton somerset relocation supermarket sustainability solarpanels evcharging retail development Lidl has unveiled ambitious plans to relocate and upgrade its presence in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The supermarket chain proposes constructing a brand-new, state-of-the-art store on land off Radstock Road, moving from its … Read More
The Rise and Fall of Severn Beach: The 'Blackpool of the West' Sunday, September 28, 2025 severnbeach bristol resort history tourism railway bluelagoon severnsalmon nostalgia development Severn Beach, a suburb of Bristol nestled at the mouth of the River Severn, was once a vibrant seaside resort affectionately known as the “Blackpool of the West.” Unlike a traditional seaside town, its unique … Read More
Former Karting Hangar at Wroughton Airfield Proposed for Warehouse Reuse Sunday, September 28, 2025 wroughton hangar karting warehouse planning swindon storage leisure closure development A hangar at Wroughton airfield, which previously housed a 550-metre indoor go-karting track known as Swindon Karting, is now proposed to return to its original use as a warehouse and storage facility. Operated by Steven Coen … Read More
Locals Feel Fortunate to Live in Timeless South West Village of Lympstone Saturday, September 27, 2025 lympstone fishing oysters community estuary heritage development tourism education pub Jason Ingham, a lifelong resident and oyster farmer, pauses by the River Exe, reflecting on why Lympstone continues to allure so many. “People want to live in a fishing village,” he says, “not an ex-fishing village.” With … Read More