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 Secret Garden Thursday, December 18, 2025 bath georgian garden heritage conservation historic trust council restoration culture Councillors in Bath are facing calls to preserve a rare and historically significant Georgian garden tucked behind Number 4 the Circus. Known as the Georgian Garden, this little-known free public space offers a unique glimpse … 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
Elegant Bathford Home with Stunning Conservatory Vine on Market for £1.65 Million Saturday, December 6, 2025 bathford conservatory vine grapes gradeiilisted somerset realestate periodhome garden bath Nestled in the desirable village of Bathford, Somerset, Balnain Villa is a distinguished Grade II listed detached house, now available for £1,650,000. Having been cherished by the same owners for nearly two decades, this … Read More