Somerset Cheddar Named Best in World at Prestigious Dairy Awards Friday, September 19, 2025 somerset cheddar dairy awards butter artisan heritage food carbonneutral uk Ivy’s Reserve, a family-owned cheese and butter brand with over 125 years of heritage in Somerset dairying, has achieved remarkable recognition on both national and international stages. Celebrated for its traditional … Read More
Billionaire Chris Rokos Secures Approval for Major Restoration of Historic Stables Thursday, September 18, 2025 restoration heritage estate stables rokos georgian conservation listed renovation architecture Billionaire Chris Rokos has received planning permission to undertake significant restoration work on the Old Stables at his Savernake Forest estate near Marlborough. These stables, constructed in the 1820s, are Grade II … Read More
'Landmark cultural destination' attraction with hidden galleries opens in Somerset Thursday, September 18, 2025 shoemaking museum somerset clarks heritage culture architecture fossils community innovation Somerset’s Clarks Village has unveiled a remarkable new attraction: the Shoemakers Museum. Officially opening today, this bold and beautifully designed cultural landmark sits at the heart of Street’s popular outlet … Read More
Bath Rugby Stadium Sparks Division as Plans Receive Approval Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bath bathrugby recreationground stadium planningpermission heritage unesco rugby community controversy sport The controversial plans for an 18,000-seat stadium at Bath’s Recreation Ground have generated a sharp divide across the city following the council planning committee’s decisive 8-1 vote in favor. Bath Rugby’s … Read More
Bath Rugby's 18,000-Seat Stadium Plan Gains Key Support from Council Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bathrugby stadium recreationground planning bathcouncil rugby urbandevelopment community heritage sportsdevelopment sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has taken a significant step toward the development of a new 18,000-seat stadium for Bath Rugby at the Recreation Ground, located in the heart of Bath. The council’s planning … Read More
Restoration Plans for Historic Royal Victoria Park Pond Underway Wednesday, September 17, 2025 royalvictoriapark pond restoration sustainability wessexwater bathcouncil climate heritage community watermanagement Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with Wessex Water, is taking decisive steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the cherished Royal Victoria Park pond. Over recent years, maintaining sufficient … Read More