Bath Rugby's Controversial East Stand to Remain for Two More Summers Friday, June 13, 2025 bathrugby recreationground bath planningpermission eaststand community rugby heritage stadium controversy sport Bath Rugby will be permitted to keep its often-criticized east stand on the Recreation Ground for the summers of 2025 and 2026, extending a temporary arrangement that has long divided local residents and the rugby club. The … Read More
‘Diversity is Our Strength,’ Declares History-Making New Mayor of Bath Wednesday, June 11, 2025 bath mayor diversity education heritage inclusion ceremony politics community leadership The City of Bath celebrated a historic milestone with the appointment of its first mayor of Indian heritage in a distinguished ceremony held at Bath Abbey on Saturday, June 7. Dr. Bharat Pankhania was unanimously elected by … Read More
Historic Medieval Somerset Bridge Secured by £150,000 Flood Prevention Project Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle exmoor heritage restoration ecology environment infrastructure A historic medieval bridge in rural Somerset is set to be protected by an ambitious flood prevention scheme costing nearly £150,000. The River Barle, flowing from Pinkery Reservoir on Exmoor’s Chains plateau through … Read More
Progress and Prospects: Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects Unfold Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration development community townsfund infrastructure sustainability heritage leisure solarenergy Glastonbury is experiencing a significant transformation as nine of its regeneration projects continue advancing towards completion, despite setbacks such as those with the Red Brick Building redevelopment. As one of 101 UK … Read More
Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects: Progress and Future Plans Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration townfund infrastructure community leisure sustainability heritage innovation development Glastonbury is making strides with its regeneration projects, backed by a £23.6 million investment from the UK government’s towns fund. As one of just two Somerset towns awarded this funding, initially allocated to 11 … Read More
The M5's Whimsically Unusual Village: Tytherington's Charming Surprises Monday, June 9, 2025 tytherington gloucestershire village community commons quarries solar heritage tradition westcountry Nestled on the outskirts of Bristol, Tytherington in Gloucestershire is a village that might look like your typical British settlement at first glance, but a closer look reveals a host of delightful oddities. From a church … Read More