Demolition of Historic Bath Fire Station Approved Despite Ongoing Grade II Listing Review Wednesday, November 19, 2025 bath firestation demolition heritage conservation architecture fireservice planning restoration mollygerrard Bath and North East Somerset Council has granted approval to demolish the ageing Bath Fire Station and construct a new, state-of-the-art facility in its place. This decision comes despite ongoing government review of whether … Read More
Bath Fire Station Faces Critical Demolition Vote Amid Grade II Listing Review Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bath firestation demolition historicpreservation architecture listing firefighters wellbeing planning heritage Bath’s iconic 1930s art deco fire station is at the center of a heated debate as the government reviews its earlier decision to deny it Grade II listed status. The local council is set to vote tomorrow on whether to approve … Read More
Fears Over End of Free Parking Threaten Hill Road’s Independent Businesses Sunday, November 16, 2025 hillroad clevedon parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset heritage localeconomy smallbusiness community budgetcuts Shopkeepers on Hill Road in Clevedon are sounding the alarm that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could devastate the vibrant street’s independent businesses, risking boarded-up shops within five years. A … Read More
Fear of Free Parking Ending Threatens to Board Up Historic Hill Road Sunday, November 16, 2025 clevedon hillroad parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset retail smallbusiness community heritage councilbudget Independent shops along Hill Road in Clevedon face a bleak future as local business owners warn that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could drive them to closure within five years. A petition signed by 4,351 … Read More
'Most beautiful' city in the world is in Somerset and has the best Christmas market Friday, November 14, 2025 bath christmas market tourism heritage architecture spa abbey festival shopping Nestled in Somerset, the historic city of Bath has been crowned the most beautiful city worldwide during the autumn months, a title it holds year-round for its timeless charm. Renowned for its stunning scenery and rich … Read More
Cause of Massive Hole Revealing 18th-Century Family Crypt Confirmed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 crypt collapse somerset martock church allsaints vault history heritage restoration A large hole measuring approximately 12 feet wide appeared in the graveyard of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday, November 8. While initially thought to be a sinkhole, further investigation has confirmed … Read More