Historic Funfairs Face Closure Threat Over Flyposting Restrictions Friday, October 17, 2025 funfair flyposting advertising wiltshire council heritage community event regulation policy Historic funfairs in Wiltshire are at risk of shutting down if current flyposting regulations remain unchanged, councillors will hear next week. The stricter clampdown on unauthorised billposting has unintentionally hindered … Read More
Wells Welcomes Philip Dickson as New Town Crier Thursday, October 16, 2025 wells towncrier philipdickson civictradition coldstreamguards yeoman charity heritage mayor community Wells City Council is proud to announce Philip Dickson as the new Town Crier for the historic City of Wells. Phil, recently retired from a distinguished career in the Coldstream Guards, where he served notably as Band … Read More
The Hidden Gem City with the UK's Prettiest Street Frozen in Time Thursday, October 16, 2025 wells somerset vicarsclose medieval cathedral conservation heritage architecture history tourism Nestled in the heart of Somerset’s countryside, Wells may be England’s smallest city, but it boasts some of the country’s most captivating sights. With its golden stone buildings, winding lanes, and iconic cathedral, this … Read More
Historic Bath Pub Undergoes Major Restoration Ahead of Reopening Wednesday, October 15, 2025 bath whitehart restoration pub heritage widcombe walcotgroup renovation accommodation community The White Hart Inn, a cherished Grade II-listed pub in Bath’s Widcombe area, is set to undergo a significant restoration and transformation. After closing its doors in March 2024, the historic venue is inching closer to … Read More
Historic Bath Pub to Reopen Following Extensive Renovation Wednesday, October 15, 2025 bath whitehart widcombe pub restoration heritage accommodation walcotgroup renovation community The White Hart Inn, a historic Grade II-listed pub in Widcombe, Bath, is poised for a remarkable transformation after plans for its restoration received official approval. Closed since March 2024, this beloved local landmark … Read More
Historic South West Pub Renamed from The Silent Woman Inn to The Angel Monday, October 13, 2025 pub heritage dorset renaming folklore thomashardy renovation community tradition history The Silent Woman Inn, a historic pub in Wareham, Dorset, has changed its name for the first time in over 100 years, stirring debate among locals and visitors. The pub, long known as The Silent Woman, took its name from a … Read More