Somerset Trucker Marks £1 Million Win with Omaze Logo Tattoo Friday, May 1, 2026 omaze somerset lottery retirement millionaire tattoo family investment win trucker Andrew Williams, a 66-year-old trucker from Shepton Mallet, Somerset, celebrated a life-changing milestone in an unforgettable way: by tattooing the Omaze logo on his wrist after winning £1 million tax-free. Just a week after … Read More
What Does ‘Affordable Housing’ Really Mean? Sunday, April 26, 2026 affordable housing somerset development council planning infrastructure community investment homes The phrase “affordable housing” is frequently mentioned by housing developers and local councillors, but its true meaning often sparks confusion and skepticism. While some may use the term sarcastically, its … Read More
£20 Million Investment to Revitalize Deprived Bridgwater Community in Somerset Monday, April 20, 2026 bridgwater somerset community investment prideinplace regeneration deprivation localgovernment participation development Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to propose community projects to benefit from a substantial £20 million investment over the next decade. This funding is part of phase two of the UK government’s Pride in Place … Read More
'Missing Piece of the Jigsaw' Moves Closer as Public Backs North Somerset Joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 weca northsomerset devolution consultation localgovernment funding collaboration governance mayor investment A recent public consultation shows that the majority of respondents support North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 people who took part in the eight-week survey, 56.7% backed the … Read More
'Missing piece of jigsaw' moves closer as public backs North Somerset joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution consultation localgovernment funding combinedauthority regionalpolitics democracy investment A recent public consultation reveals strong support for North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 respondents over an eight-week period, 56.7% favored the council becoming part of the … Read More
Lidl Unveils Ambitious Multi-Million Pound Redevelopment Plan for Keynsham Industrial Estate Monday, April 13, 2026 lidl keynsham supermarket development expansion somerset retail investment planning industrialestate Lidl has announced its intention to build a new, modern supermarket in Keynsham after acquiring the Jewson Merchants Builders site. This development is set to spur a multi-million pound regeneration of the local industrial … Read More