Escape to the Country Buyers Abandon Dream Home After Somerset Property U-Turn Monday, May 11, 2026 escape somerset property country homebuyers bbc cottage garden realestate bedandbreakfast In the latest episode of BBC’s Escape to the Country, airing May 11, a mother and daughter duo faced an unexpected twist in their quest for the perfect Somerset home. Diana and Millie, who were eager to leave their Bristol … Read More
Summer sun trap restaurant bringing a slice of the Med to Somerset Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset holm summer terrace mediterranean cocktails bbq live-music garden dining If you’re searching for the perfect summer sun trap in Somerset, look no further than HOLM in South Petherton. This beloved local spot is reopening its terrace on Saturday, May 2, ushering in a vibrant summer season … Read More
Garden Fire Spreads to Somerset Home; Firefighters Work Through Night to Extinguish Blaze Sunday, April 12, 2026 fire somerset taunton garden blaze firefighters emergency investigation property rescue A garden fire in Somerset escalated late last night, spreading to a nearby home and prompting an emergency response from local fire crews. The incident occurred in the Thames Drive area of Taunton around 9:14 pm on April 11. … Read More
Network Rail to Acquire Garden Space for New Pill Station, Disrupting Local Residents Wednesday, April 8, 2026 networkrail portishead pill railway construction shed garden community infrastructure transportation sport Bob Baker, a retired resident of Pill, North Somerset, is facing the loss of his treasured garden shed due to the construction of a new railway station by Network Rail. The shed, located at the end of his garden, has been his … Read More
Plans for Cramped Cul-de-Sac on Bungalow Garden Rejected Thursday, January 29, 2026 planning bungalow development saltford housing cul-de-sac overdevelopment councillors garden council Councillors at Bath and North East Somerset Council have unanimously rejected plans to demolish a bungalow at 22 The Tynings in Saltford and replace it with a cul-de-sac of five new bungalows. The proposed development on the … Read More
Fight to Save Bath’s Forgotten Georgian Garden Thursday, December 18, 2025 bath georgian garden heritage conservation thecircus council restoration history charity Bath’s Georgian Garden, tucked behind Number 4 The Circus, stands as a rare and precious glimpse into the city’s 18th-century history. Despite its historical significance and free public access, this hidden gem is at risk due … Read More