Ken Loach Joins Protest Against Plans for Bath Stadium Wednesday, September 10, 2025 bath bathrugby kenloach recreationground stadium planning rugby protest heritage environment sport Acclaimed film director Ken Loach has joined local residents in protesting against Bath Rugby’s controversial proposal to construct a permanent 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, a cherished green space in the … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Set for Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli funding northsomerset heritage regeneration council weston-super-mare North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on canceling the ambitious restoration of Birnbeck Pier, a beloved Victorian landmark in Weston-super-Mare, following the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) recent … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Faces Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli westonsupermare pier funding council heritage regeneration lottery North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on September 16 to cancel the much-anticipated Birnbeck Pier restoration project following the withdrawal of a crucial funding partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read More
Somerset Church Tower Opens for Two Days with Unforgettable Views Saturday, September 6, 2025 somerset taunton heritage church tower cricket history bells views opendays sport For two exclusive days this September, St James Church in Taunton is opening its historic tower to the public, offering visitors stunning panoramic views rarely seen before – including an extraordinary vantage point over the … Read More
Somerset’s Hidden Halswell Estate Opens Free to Public for Exclusive Heritage Weekend Saturday, September 6, 2025 somerset halswell heritage architecture history gardens estate follies churches restoration This September, visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the enchanting Halswell estate in Somerset during a special Heritage Open Days event. For one weekend only, on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, … Read More
Partner's Heartbreaking Tribute to Proud Scotsman Colin Lawson Friday, September 5, 2025 colinlawson tribute murder family grief scotland resilience love justice heritage The Lawson family is grieving the tragic loss of Colin Lawson, 43, who died on August 22 at a home in Holbrook Park, South Petherton. Colin’s partner, Josephine, has paid a moving tribute to the man she describes as the … Read More