B&NES Council Spends Over £18,000 Annually on Empty Historic Mansion in Bath Saturday, December 13, 2025 bath council charity historic georgian thecircus maintenance museum restoration heritage Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is currently spending substantial funds each year to maintain an empty mansion located at Number 4, The Circus — one of Bath’s most historic and iconic streets. This impressive … Read More
Farmer Faces Possible Cull of Reindeer Following Council Classification as 'Dangerous Wild Animals' Tuesday, December 9, 2025 reindeer wildlife farming licensing somerset animalwelfare christmas heritage farmingbusiness zoolaw Sarah Sutton, 51, who has lovingly cared for 10 reindeer at her Somerset Reindeer Ranch for 14 years, may be forced to euthanise her herd after the local council classified the animals as “dangerous wild animals.” This … Read More
Historic Winterstoke Road Bridge, Serving 20,000 Drivers Daily, Set for Christmas Day Demolition Tuesday, December 9, 2025 weston-super-mare winterstoke bridge demolition wwii infrastructure transport construction heritage roads The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital artery used by approximately 20,000 vehicles daily, is scheduled for demolition on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to facilitate … Read More
Medieval Magic Returns as Dunster Transforms for Festive Winter Feast and Fun Saturday, December 6, 2025 dunster medieval festival christmas heritage banquet music family exmoor winter Step back in time this December as Dunster village on Exmoor invites visitors to experience a magical medieval Christmas celebration. The Dunster Winter Festival returns for its second enchanting year from Friday, December 5 … Read More
Medieval Magic Returns as Dunster Hosts Festive Winter Feast and Fun Saturday, December 6, 2025 medieval dunster winterfestival banquets procession mediaevalbaebes family heritage exmoor santa Step back in time this December as Dunster Winter Festival brings the magic of the Middle Ages to life from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7. The charming Exmoor village will be transformed into a festive medieval … Read More
From Sacred to Stylish: The Church Turned Trendy Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community history art architecture food transformation heritage In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold famously lamented the “sea of faith” receding, capturing a moment of uncertainty about religion’s role. Fast forward 150 years, and while faith remains significant for many, the role of churches … Read More