Epic Annual Mendip Ploughing Match Draws Competitors from Afar Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing farming competition mendip agriculture vintage hedgelaying stonewalling community heritage Competitors from near and far will converge on Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, for the much-anticipated Mendip Ploughing Match, taking place on Wednesday, 24th September. Hosted generously by Messrs L, S & O Clothier, … Read More
Classic Motorcycle Event Draws Hundreds to Somerset Tuesday, July 29, 2025 motorcycle classic event somerset mendip wells tortoise hare charity ride The Wells Classic Motorcycle Club hosted its 14th annual Tortoise and Hare event over the weekend of July 18-20, attracting hundreds of motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts from across the West Country and beyond. Campers began … Read More
Appeal Lodged to Build 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor Wednesday, July 23, 2025 appeal glastonbury housing development planning mendip tor somerset affordablehousing avalon An appeal has been formally submitted to allow the construction of up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor, despite a recent planning refusal. Elan Homes has been developing the Avalon estate, a project of 60 homes located on … Read More
Somerset Tortoise and Hare Bike Run Returns for 14th Year Monday, July 14, 2025 motorcycle scooter wells somerset mendip tortoise hare snail airambulance evs The beloved Somerset Tortoise and Hare Bike Run is back for its 14th year, inviting motorbike and scooter enthusiasts to explore the picturesque Somerset countryside. Organised by Wells Classic Motorcycle Club, the event also … Read More
Somerset’s Mendip Hills Named One of the UK’s Most Underrated Staycation Gems Monday, July 14, 2025 mendip somerset staycation exmoor nature caves hiking cycling darksky geology The Mendip Hills in Somerset have been recognized as one of the UK’s top underrated staycation destinations, according to tourism experts at cottages.com. Often described as “Somerset’s best-kept secret,” … Read More
Tories Fall Below 10% in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Local Council Byelection as Lib Dems Retain Seat Friday, July 4, 2025 mendip libdem conservatives reformuk byelection bath rees-mogg localpolitics council elections In a striking result from the Mendip ward byelection for Bath and North East Somerset Council, the Liberal Democrats successfully defended their seat with a commanding 57% of the vote. Simon McCombe, a local police constable … Read More