The Range breathes new life into former Homebase site in Frome Friday, April 11, 2025 frome somerset the range homebase superstore garden centre expansion sittingbourne newmarket click & collect The former Homebase location in Frome has been revived and transformed into a new-format superstore for The Range. The Wessex Fields site welcomed customers today, unveiling a specially curated ‘Garden Centre by … Read More
Caravan Park Expansion Approved Near Busy Somerset Railway Line Friday, April 11, 2025 expansion caravan park somerset railway pitches facilities biodiversity approval construction Local councillors have unanimously approved plans for the expansion of the Batch Nurseries caravan park, situated near Somerset’s Bristol to Exeter railway line. PPM West Coast LLP, based in Taunton, proposed the … Read More
Overflowing Wednesday, April 9, 2025 somerset school capacity council expansion pupils transport bridgwater education oversubscribed Highbridge’s King Alfred School, serving as the primary secondary school for the area, is currently facing an oversubscription crisis. With the school unable to accommodate all its pupils, some students are being … Read More
60 New Homes Planned for Growing Somerset Village Near A303 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 somerset village a303 development housing planning community environment affordable expansion An outline planning application has been submitted by Sparkford II LVA LLP for the construction of up to 60 new homes in a developing village located near the A303. The proposal, which aims to extend the existing estate road … Read More
New Car-Free Route Underway Near Somerset School and Leisure Centre Tuesday, April 8, 2025 somerset route car-free community active travel expansion collaboration leisure centre funding volunteer A new section of the car-free Strawberry Line route, connecting communities near the Mendip Hills, is in progress and anticipated to open to the public by late summer. The extension will provide an uninterrupted path from … Read More
The William Dampier Wetherspoon Pub Reopens After £1.6 Million Revamp Tuesday, April 1, 2025 yeovil wetherspoon pub reopening refurbishment beer garden expansion investment jobs community The William Dampier, a beloved Wetherspoon pub in Yeovil, is set to reopen after a three-month closure for extensive refurbishment and expansion. The £1.6 million project includes the addition of a larger beer garden and the … Read More