Sinkhole Reveals Ancient Crypt in Martock Churchyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt martock somerset allsaints churchyard heritage ancient tomb restoration A sudden sinkhole has opened up in the cemetery of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, uncovering a hidden ancient crypt believed to date back over 300 years. The sinkhole, approximately 12 feet wide, emerged on … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Line Enhanced for Walkers and Cyclists Monday, November 10, 2025 willowwalk somerset glastonbury cycling walking accessibility restoration nationalcyclenetwork floodprevention heritage A cherished section of a former Somerset railway line has been transformed to better serve walkers and cyclists, thanks to funding secured through central government support. The Willow Walk, situated on the outskirts of … Read More
Villagers Unite to Save Their Beloved Britannia Inn from Demolition Wednesday, November 5, 2025 britannia pub community eastwells campaign planning development heritage ownership village The future of the Britannia Inn, the sole pub serving East Wells and neighbouring villages, hangs in the balance as locals mount an impassioned campaign to save this historic social hub from being converted into housing. The … Read More
Villagers Unite to Save The Britannia Inn from Redevelopment Wednesday, November 5, 2025 pub community eastwells somerset redevelopment housing preservation fundraising activism heritage The fight to save The Britannia Inn, the only pub serving East Wells and surrounding villages, has reached a pivotal moment as locals push to bring the historic establishment into community ownership. The pub faces conversion … Read More
Pub Faces Uncertainty as Weston-super-Mare Pier Restoration Closes Key Car Park Wednesday, November 5, 2025 weston-super-mare birnbeck pier restoration pub carpark jonathandudd council heritage regeneration The landlord of the Captain’s Cabin pub in Weston-super-Mare is raising concerns over the future of the family-run establishment following the closure of a crucial nearby car park. The closure is part of the ongoing … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Faces Closure Without £350k Restoration Fund Wednesday, November 5, 2025 keynsham church restoration fundraising community heritage repairs baptist supportgroups civic Keynsham Baptist Church, a treasured Grade II listed building at the heart of the town since 1835, urgently needs £350,000 to fund essential repairs and prevent closure. Originally established as a place of worship, the … Read More