‘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
Local Author Appeals to Save Worle Library Facing Closure Friday, February 13, 2026 library closure northsomerset worle community education author budget council volunteers Nick Smart, a local author from Weston-super-Mare, has issued a heartfelt appeal to North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library, a place he credits as the “gateway” to his education … Read More
No Plans to Demolish Derelict Building Near Chard Leisure Centre Sunday, February 8, 2026 chard somerset building11 bodenmill leisurecentre historicengland derelict regeneration library laceindustry Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no current plans to demolish Building 11, a derelict and listed structure located near Chard Leisure Centre. This decision follows the council’s withdrawal of demolition plans … Read More
How to Bring Joy This Christmas: Local Libraries Launch Heartwarming Book and Coat Drives Saturday, November 15, 2025 christmas giving community books charity winter coats donations kindness library This Christmas, residents of Bath and North East Somerset have a special opportunity to spread warmth and kindness through local library initiatives supporting those who might otherwise face the holidays alone or without … Read More
Bridgwater Library Temporarily Closed Due to Roof Damage Thursday, October 23, 2025 bridgwater library somerset closure repairs roof community services temporary safety Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the … Read More
Somerset Library Damaged by Storm Approved for Housing Conversion Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset library northpetherton housing stormdamage planning development residential commercial council A former library in North Petherton, Somerset, severely damaged by a storm, is set to be converted into residential housing despite opposition from local councillors. The North Petherton library, which operated on the ground … Read More