Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Vacant Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi midsomernorton somerset redevelopment brownfield supermarket housing nursinghome planning regeneration Aldi is taking a significant step towards revitalising a long-abandoned industrial site in the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The former Welton Bibby & Baron paper bag factory, a once-thriving local employer that has … Read More
Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Empty Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi somerset midsomernorton redevelopment supermarket brownfield housing nursinghome localgovernment regeneration A deeply neglected industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see a vibrant new future. Aldi, the budget supermarket chain, has submitted a pre-application to Bath and North East Somerset Council to … Read More
Aldi Plans Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Vacant Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi midsomernorton somerset supermarket development brownfield regeneration housing nursinghome planning A long-abandoned industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see new life as Aldi submits plans to redevelop the space. The former Welton Bibby & Baron factory, once a key local employer and paper … Read More
Concerns Raised Over New Greenfield Housing Development in Midsomer Norton Wednesday, May 6, 2026 midsomernorton greenfield brownfield housing development infrastructure environment planning somerset taylorwimpey A new proposal to build 130 homes on greenfield land at the southern edge of Midsomer Norton has sparked concern among residents and local representatives. Developer Taylor Wimpey has submitted plans to Bath and North East … Read More
French Village’s Road Sign Turns Up 540 Miles Away in Somerset Wednesday, April 22, 2026 sallespisse somerset roadsigns prank midsomernorton france theft tourism safety localgovernment The mayor of Sallespisse, a small French village, has issued a polite appeal after one of the village’s road signs was found 540 miles away in Somerset, England. For months, the village’s sign had mysteriously vanished, only … Read More
Prankster Replaces Somerset Town Signs with French and Spanish Counterparts Sunday, April 19, 2026 prank somerset roadsigns midsomernorton france spain council trafficsafety vandalism publiccost A cheeky prankster has taken their mischief to an international level, swapping local town signs in Somerset with those from far-off cities in France and Spain. Residents of Midsomer Norton have been left puzzled after … Read More