Arsonists ignite multiple fires in derelict building, prompting investigation in Chard Monday, March 31, 2025 arson firefighters chard investigation suspicious somerset devon multiple building blazes A derelict building in Somerset’s Chard Town was the site of multiple intentionally set fires on March 30. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deemed the blazes “suspicious” as they worked to … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Music Festival Relocation to Somerset without Refunds Friday, March 7, 2025 festival somerset refunds venue change music controversy organisers devon shuttle The organisers of the annual music festival, Festival on the Hills, have faced criticism from attendees after announcing a venue change from Honiton Showground in Devon to Taunton Racecourse in Somerset. Scheduled to take … Read More
Phosphate Crisis Holds Up Chard Housing Development Thursday, October 17, 2024 devon wetlands chard somerset phosphates housing crisis development mitigation council The creation of new wetlands in a Devon coastal town will not allow new homes to be unlocked in Chard, Somerset Council has confirmed. Around 12,000 new homes in Somerset are being held up by the ongoing phosphates crisis, … Read More
Bath's Cappadocia Mediterranean Restaurant Makes Tripadvisor's Best of the Best List Tuesday, September 24, 2024 somerset cappadocia tripadvisor restaurant awards bath bristol turkish mediterranean devon cornwall wales travellers' choice dining cuisine takeaway The Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards' Best of the Best Restaurants 2024 has been unveiled, featuring notable dining spots from around the globe. Among the recognized establishments, Bath’s Cappadocia Mediterranean … Read More
Teacher Banned for Sexual Misconduct with Pupils Thursday, May 30, 2024 teacher banned sexual misconduct pupils shebbear college devon panel allegations pupil a pupil b pupil c A secondary school teacher in Devon has been banned from teaching after being found guilty of inappropriate touching of a sexual nature involving three pupils. Martin Butler, 61, was suspended from Shebbear College in July … Read More
The Exclusive West Country Street Where Homes Cost £3.5m Sunday, February 11, 2024 topsham devon strand houses property exe estuary community luxury renovation homeowners The Strand in Topsham, Devon, has been recognized as one of the most exclusive streets in the UK, with house prices often exceeding £1 million. Boasting stunning Exe Estuary views, a plethora of pubs, and a close-knit … Read More