Somerset Village’s Historic Pub Converts to Housing After Declining Use Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport tipplingphilosopher pubclosure housingdevelopment historicbuilding community planningpermission villagelife propertyconversion The historic Tippling Philosopher pub, a fixture on Milborne Port’s High Street since the 18th century, is set to become a residential development after closing at the end of 2024. Owners Dave and Diane Belcher, who have … Read More
Historic Somerset pub to become housing after serving only six local patrons before closure Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport pub conversion housing heritage community development planning council An iconic former pub in the Somerset village of Milborne Port will be transformed into residential properties after receiving approval from Somerset Council. The Tippling Philosopher, located on the High Street along the A30, … Read More
Nearly 60 New Homes Approved for Milborne Port, Including Affordable Housing Tuesday, March 17, 2026 housing somerset milborneport development affordable planning wyatthomes construction infrastructure environment Plans for 58 new homes in the small Somerset village of Milborne Port have received detailed approval, paving the way for construction to begin before the end of 2024. The development, located north of Wheathill Lane, was … Read More
32 New Homes Proposed for Village on Somerset-Dorset Border Friday, February 27, 2026 milborneport somerset dorset housing development greenfield council planning homes village A new housing development of 32 homes is being proposed for a greenfield site in the small village of Milborne Port, located on the Somerset-Dorset border. The site, situated south of Court Lane near Sherborne, lies on the … Read More
Body Discovered in Search for Missing Man in Somerset Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset missingperson search milborneport police bodyfound investigation family rescue identification A body has been discovered during the ongoing search for Nathan, a man reported missing in Somerset. Nathan was last seen in Milborne Port on Sunday, December 14. Avon and Somerset Police, alongside local search and rescue … Read More
Body Discovered During Search for Missing Man in Somerset Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset missingperson search police milborneport bodyfound investigation family death rescue A man’s body was discovered during ongoing search efforts for Nathan, who went missing in Milborne Port, Somerset, on Sunday, December 14. Avon and Somerset Police, alongside local Search and Rescue volunteers, found … Read More