Avebury Manor Reopens for Christmas After Flood Restoration Friday, November 28, 2025 avebury manor christmas flood restoration nationaltrust wiltshire festival heritage markets After nearly two years of closure caused by severe flooding, Avebury Manor, a Grade I-listed 16th-century property in Wiltshire, is reopening its doors for the Christmas season. Managed by the National Trust, the manor will … Read More
Railway 200 Exhibition Train Arrives in Somerset with Free Family Events Friday, November 28, 2025 railway exhibition somerset inspiration westsomersetrailway family heritage steamtrain museum festive The extraordinary “Inspiration” exhibition train, commemorating 200 years of the modern railway, has arrived at Bishops Lydeard station on the West Somerset Railway, offering free access to an engaging … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Historic Bridge Crumbles Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage infrastructure residents safety property heritage The peaceful Somerset village, known for its quaint charm and historic architecture, is now grappling with an overwhelming influx of heavy lorries. Many residents report rising anxiety as the constant traffic takes a toll on … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Edges Closer Following Government Backing Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax levy infrastructure visitor-economy christmas-market local-government heritage sustainability Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement has empowered local leaders with new authority. Renowned for its stunning Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths, and a … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Residents Demand Council Action Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington lorries traffic heritage conservation bridge satnav council roadsafety Residents of the tiny Somerset village of Lullington, located about three miles north of Frome, are urgently calling on the council for assistance after a surge of lorry traffic has put their community and heritage at risk. … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Damage as Lorries Use Shortcut Through Historic Lullington Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington traffic lorries shortcut heritage conservation districtcouncil bridge damage The small Somerset village of Lullington is under increasing strain as heavy lorries use its narrow, single-track roads as an unofficial shortcut. Located just three miles north of Frome, the village’s historic infrastructure … Read More