Community Fights to Save Historic Land Owned by Glastonbury’s Beloved ‘Egg Man’ Thursday, September 25, 2025 glastonbury wilfpeddle heritage conservation community orchard fundraising auction development wildlife A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood … Read More
Derelict Former South West School Now a Serious Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour Risk Wednesday, September 24, 2025 dorset newallhouse arson antisocialbehaviour heritage derelict firesafety historicbuilding vandalism council A long-abandoned building in Dorset, once a school, has become a significant arson threat and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. More than two years ago, Dorset Council stated the property was “under review,” but local … Read More
Bumper Apple and Pumpkin Harvests Thrive Despite Drought and Record Heat Tuesday, September 23, 2025 apples pumpkins harvest drought climate horticulture rhs nationaltrust orchards heritage This year, despite a challenging drought and record-breaking summer heat, experts have reported an unexpectedly bountiful apple and pumpkin harvest. The National Trust highlights a remarkable turnaround compared to last … Read More
Birnbeck Pier: From Decay to Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration victorian heritage weston-super-mare lottery fund coastal regeneration Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small … Read More
Celebrating 60 Years of Express Steam Locomotives at West Somerset Railway Gala Sunday, September 21, 2025 steamrailway locomotives heritage expresssteam lswr nunneycastle t3class preservation greatwestern autumngala The West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala will mark sixty years of express steam locomotive development with a special showcase of two remarkable “guest” locomotives: the T3 class number 563 and the 5029 … Read More
60 Years of Express Steam Locomotives Celebrated at West Somerset Gala Sunday, September 21, 2025 steam railway locomotive preservation heritage express lswr gwr somnerset gala The West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala will honor six decades of express steam locomotive history, featuring two distinguished guest engines: the T3 Class No. 563 and the iconic No. 5029 “Nunney Castle.” As … Read More