Glastonbury

Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset traveller transit encampment council temporary site glastonbury unauthorised management

Somerset Council has confirmed that there is currently no set timeline for establishing a permanent transit site for travellers in the county. This follows numerous instances over the summer where travellers have occupied … Read More

Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing planning somerset carpark mendip aster residents affordable development

Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six new homes on a Glastonbury car park, labeling the plans “completely inappropriate.” The controversial development would have replaced much-needed parking spaces … Read More

Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing parking somerset planning aster council development residents affordablehousing

Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six homes on the Norbins Road car park in Glastonbury, deeming the plans “completely inappropriate.” The decision came after months of debate and strong opposition … Read More

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 somerset ukraine ambulance charity medicalaid aiddelivery warzone glastonbury pilgrimage emergencycare

A rugged all-terrain wheelchair, once used on a pilgrimage through Somerset, has found a new purpose in war-torn Ukraine—accompanied by a donated ambulance packed with critical medical aid. Two trustees from Festival Medical … Read More

Friday, October 31, 2025 glastonbury papajohns bailiffs squatting antisocialbehaviour courtorder police disorder housing crime

Bailiffs have sealed off a disused Papa Johns building in Market Place, Glastonbury, after it was occupied by squatters and linked to persistent anti-social behaviour. Avon and Somerset Police reported that the premises … Read More

Saturday, October 25, 2025 festival somerset glastonbury music rhythmandrays mentalhealth inclusive summer event

Next summer, a fresh new music festival will light up Somerset, stepping in to fill the void left by Glastonbury’s fallow year. The Rhythm and Rays Festival is slated to launch on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Royal Bath … Read More