Historic Somerset Railway Line Transformed into Enhanced Walkway and Cycle Path Monday, November 10, 2025 glastonbury somerset willowwalk nationalcyclenetwork walking accessibility restoration cycling conservation volunteering A cherished stretch of a former Somerset railway line has been revitalized for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to central government funding. The Willow Walk, located on the outskirts of Glastonbury, gracefully winds over the … Read More
No Timescale Set for Permanent Traveller Transit Site in Somerset 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
Plans for ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Refused 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
Plans for Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Rejected Amid Concerns Over Parking Loss 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
Somerset Charity Delivers Ambulance and Vital Aid Across 1,600 Miles to Ukraine 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
Bailiffs Board Up Disused Papa Johns in Glastonbury Following Anti-Social Behaviour 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