200 New Homes Greenlit Near A303 in Somerset Following Public Vote Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing a303 development planning affordablehousing community naturereserve section106 Plans for up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have officially been approved, nearly a year after councillors voted in favour of the development. The project, located near Ilchester, is spearheaded by the Young … Read More
200 New Homes Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Year-Long Planning Process Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing development planning affordablehousing naturereserve infrastructure community section106 Plans to build up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been officially approved, almost a year after local councillors voted in favour of the development. The site, near Ilchester, has been farmed by the Young … Read More
Storm-Wrecked Classroom Rebuilt Through Love and Community Spirit Monday, October 13, 2025 school community classroom stormbert education reconstruction resilience accessibility ilchester gratitude Ilchester Community Primary School buzzes with excitement as pupils prepare to enter their new classroom, Ladybird Lodge, nearly a year after Storm Bert ripped the roof off their previous mobile classroom. Named in heartfelt … Read More
The Ilchester Cheese Co. Returns to Its Roots Saturday, April 26, 2025 ilchester cheese somerset heritage rebrand community export flavours norseland Norseland Limited, the UK’s leading blended cheese supplier based in Ilchester, has announced a return to its original name - The Ilchester Cheese Co. - reconnecting with its heritage and reaffirming its commitment to the … Read More
The Ilchester Cheese Co. Returns to Its Heritage Saturday, April 26, 2025 ilchester somerset heritage community cheese rebrand tradition local export norseland The Ilchester Cheese Co., formerly known as Norseland Limited, has made the decision to return to its original name as part of a move to honor its heritage and strengthen its ties to the local community in Ilchester. As the … Read More
The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen scandal shoplifting history museum jane trial ilchester victorian gaol During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting … Read More