Somerset Planning Update: Massive 88-Hectare Solar Farm and Historic Bridge Restoration Among Key Proposals Tuesday, August 5, 2025 solar renewable planning brunel heritage northsomerset bath midsomernorton restoration housing An ambitious 88-hectare solar farm, the restoration of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s last remaining cast iron footbridge on the Great Western Railway, and the revival of three-decade-old housing plans are among the notable … Read More
Pub Bought During Pandemic Thrives in Somerset Village, Welcomes Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub sometown thelion somerset community lockdown refurbishment localbusiness emmerdale heritage Nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, between Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet, The Lion pub is flourishing—despite being acquired during the turbulent Covid-19 pandemic. This historic establishment, dating … Read More
Best-Kept Secret in Bath Wins National Award Monday, August 4, 2025 bath theatre history georgian masonry award tourism heritage culture venue A hidden treasure of Bath’s rich history, The Old Theatre Royal, has been honoured with a prestigious national award for the third consecutive year, it was announced today (Monday, August 4). Nestled on Old Orchard Street, … Read More
BBC Countryfile Viewers Frustrated as Show Faces Backlash Over Recent Episode Sunday, August 3, 2025 countryfile bbc johncraven viewers recycling countryside heritage complaints broadcast socialmedia Countryfile viewers have voiced their frustration after the latest episode took a different direction from the show’s usual focus on rural life and nature. The broadcast on Sunday, 3rd August, featured John Craven exploring … Read More
Locals of Castle Combe Express Frustration Over Invasive Tourism in 'Most Beautiful' UK Village Saturday, August 2, 2025 castlecombe cotswolds tourism privacy socialmedia visitors community heritage localconcerns overtourism Castle Combe, often celebrated as the UK’s most beautiful village, is facing growing unrest among its residents due to an influx of tourists from around the world. Visitors from countries as far afield as India, Japan, … Read More
Somerset Historic Villages Secure Future Through New Development Plan Saturday, August 2, 2025 development planning sustainability heritage community transport environment housing referendum somerset Bath & North East Somerset Council has officially approved the High Littleton and Hallatrow Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), setting a clear framework for future development and land use in the parish, which includes … Read More