Inside Nommees: Burnham-on-Sea’s Soft Play Centre Where Dogs Come to Paw-ty Sunday, August 10, 2025 dogs softplay burnham-on-sea petfood dogfriendly cafe community playcentre owner recreation Step into Nommees in Burnham-on-Sea, and you’ll be warmly greeted by two charming pooches — Xena, a mini Labradoodle proudly dubbed the floor manager, and Rocky, a loyal Pekingese who takes his role as head of security … Read More
Pub Landlady’s Heartfelt Farewell Marks End of an Era at Badger’s Holt Saturday, July 5, 2025 pub retirement community exmoor tradition hospitality pandemic owner heritage transformation When Glenna Waterhouse first stumbled upon the Badger’s Holt in the quiet village of Bridgetown on Exmoor, it was purely by chance during a holiday. With her caravan in tow, she was visiting friends who had recently settled … Read More
Reviving the Royal Oak: Somerset's Closed Pub Set for New Lease of Life Wednesday, April 9, 2025 somerset pub reopen revival owner lease venue plans historical council After three years of closure, there’s hope for the revival of the Royal Oak pub in Widcombe, Somerset. The Grade II listed venue on Summerlays Place, which has been shuttered since 2022, might soon see a new chapter … Read More
Dog Rampage in Somerset Field Tuesday, April 8, 2025 dog attack sheep somerset police owner investigation rampage avon winscombe A medium to large ginger or blond fur dog went on a rampage, attacking sheep in a Somerset field, prompting a police investigation. The incident occurred in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe, around 3:15pm on … Read More
Yeovil Town Owner Banning Fans and Puts Club Up for Sale Due to Online Abuse Monday, March 31, 2025 yeovil town owner fans club sale abuse online comments banning Yeovil Town owner Martin Hellier has announced his intention to sell the club after facing online abuse from some fans. The decision comes as supporters have been banned from attending matches due to negative comments about … Read More
Takeaway owner fined for dumping waste in public bins Friday, October 18, 2024 somerset takeaway owner waste fine public bins fly tipping duty of care environmental protection act fine compensation council A Somerset takeaway owner has been fined for unlawfully disposing of waste in public bins. The owner of UK Kebab in Frome, Somerset, was found to be using public litter bins and other locations to dispose of business waste. … Read More