Inaura School, a special needs educational institution near the former Somerset shopping centre in Street, has received approval to expand its facilities. Since late 2023, Inaura School has operated one of its four sites at …
Plans to build up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor have been approved after a recent successful appeal. The development, proposed by T. & A. Land Associates Ltd., will be located at the south-east corner of the Avalon …
Plans to build up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor have been approved following a successful planning appeal, reversing a previous refusal by Somerset Council. Elan Homes is already developing the Avalon estate, …
Plans to build 40 homes close to a working pig farm in the Somerset village of Evercreech have been rejected by Somerset Council for the second time in just three months. Rubix Strategic Ltd. submitted the proposal in April …
Plans to build 40 new homes close to a working pig farm in Somerset have been rejected for the second time in just three months. In April 2024, Rubix Strategic Ltd. submitted proposals for a 40-home development along the …
Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six new homes on a Glastonbury car park, labeling the plans “completely inappropriate.” The controversial development would have replaced much-needed parking spaces …
A striking celestial event unfolded over Somerset as amateur astronomer Josh Dury captured an awe-inspiring image of Comet C/2025 A6, also known as Comet Lemmon. Using advanced photographic techniques from the Mendip Hills, …
Somerset Council’s ambitious plan to upgrade the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport faces significant challenges due to a proposed pedestrian bridge at Shute Shelve. The busy crossing, integral to the …
Somerset’s housing strategy faces potential setbacks as a critical rural development project encounters significant obstacles. Mendip District Council initially earmarked 37 sites for housing growth in its Local Plan Part II, …
Somerset’s ambitious rural housing plans face significant setbacks as difficulties surrounding a critical development site threaten progress. Mendip District Council’s Local Plan Part II, approved in December 2021, initially …
Autumn in Britain brings crisp, refreshing air and a tapestry of vibrant colours across the countryside, making it an ideal time for walking holidays. Combine this with picturesque villages filled with cosy pubs and quaint …
The Mendip School in Shepton Mallet is set to enhance its leadership team this autumn with the appointment of two new deputy headteachers, Sinead MacPhee and Alisa Creaser. Both seasoned educators, they will jointly oversee …
The Glastonbury community and fellow councillors have come together to honor the late Nick Cottle, a dedicated former councillor whose passing has prompted an upcoming by-election. Mr. Cottle died on August 11 at the age of …
Plans for nearly 80 new homes on the edge of a cherished Somerset beauty spot have been approved following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. Originally, the developer sought permission in 2020 to build up to 90 …
A charming caravan park located next to Somerset’s most renowned tourist destination, Cheddar Gorge, has been put up for sale for the first time in two decades. Chedder Bridge Touring Park offers a rare opportunity for buyers …