‘Village treasure’ telephone box library in Churchill destroyed by car Monday, May 11, 2026 churchill telephone library community books accident redbox heritage restoration landmark The quaint village of Churchill has lost one of its cherished landmarks after a car collided with its iconic red telephone box, which had been repurposed as a community library. For years, this small but meaningful structure … Read More
Backwell's Unique 'Strawberries and Cream' Tree Faces Challenges Tuesday, August 26, 2025 backwell tree hybrid blossom drought pruning mulch conservation village landmark In the village of Backwell, North Somerset, a rare and captivating tree known for its distinctive ‘strawberries and cream’ blossoms—pink on one side and white on the other—is showing signs of distress. This hybrid tree is one … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Iconic Silica Landmark Reimagined as Interactive Community Hub Friday, June 20, 2025 weston-super-mare silica landmark community interactive localbusiness art events tourism technology Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Silica landmark, a towering 30-metre illuminated structure since 2006, has been transformed into a vibrant, interactive community hub. This refreshed landmark aims to connect both visitors and … Read More
Grand Reopening: Somerset's Iconic Blue Ball Inn Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset pub history reopening thatched-roof triscombe taunton 400 years celebration landmark The historic Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Taunton, is set to welcome patrons once again, unveiling its 400 years of rich history in a grand reopening event scheduled for Friday, May 2. Having withstood seven previous … Read More
Evacuation and Closure of Tunnels Beaches in Devon Friday, April 25, 2025 devon beach closure safety evacuation landmark cliff tunnels landslide ilfracombe Tunnels Beaches, a renowned private beach in Ilfracombe, Devon, was evacuated and closed following a landslide. The incident occurred on April 16, when rocks fell onto the sands, prompting an emergency evacuation. The owner, … Read More
Relive Bath's Legendary Music Concerts Sunday, April 13, 2025 bath music concerts memories simon hurford pop history legendary venues landmark Bath has a rich history of hosting legendary music concerts, from the Beatles era to modern-day artists. Author Simon Hurford, known for his work on pop music at Bath Pavilion, is seeking input from music enthusiasts for his … Read More