Bath Rugby Stadium Sparks Division as Plans Receive Approval Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bath bathrugby recreationground stadium planningpermission heritage unesco rugby community controversy sport The controversial plans for an 18,000-seat stadium at Bath’s Recreation Ground have generated a sharp divide across the city following the council planning committee’s decisive 8-1 vote in favor. Bath Rugby’s … Read More
TV Star Josie Gibson's Somerset Eco-Retreat Faces Planning Hurdles Wednesday, August 27, 2025 josiegibson somerset ecoretreat greenbelt planningpermission renovation environmentalimpact itv ruralliving sustainabledesign Josie Gibson, the popular This Morning presenter and former Big Brother winner, is facing challenges with her ambitious project to transform her £1.1 million Somerset cottage into a stunning, eco-friendly retreat. The … Read More
James Bond Favourite Aaron Taylor-Johnson Set to Win Planning Approval for Somerset Farmhouse Courtyard Sunday, July 6, 2025 aarontaylorjohnson jamesbond somerset listedbuilding planningpermission biodiversity conservation architecture filmdirector localcouncil Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the leading contender to be the next James Bond, is on course to win a planning approval for alterations to the courtyard of his Grade II listed farmhouse in Somerset. The actor and his film director … Read More
Bath Rugby's Controversial East Stand to Remain for Two More Summers Friday, June 13, 2025 bathrugby recreationground bath planningpermission eaststand community rugby heritage stadium controversy sport Bath Rugby will be permitted to keep its often-criticized east stand on the Recreation Ground for the summers of 2025 and 2026, extending a temporary arrangement that has long divided local residents and the rugby club. The … Read More
Melksham Stadium Set to Host Exciting Live Music Festival Featuring Iconic Acts Tuesday, May 27, 2025 melksham musicfestival oakfieldstadium livemusic planningpermission wiltshirethrowback trafficmanagement noisecontrol concert entertainment Melksham’s Oakfield Stadium could soon become a hub for live music events, as Melksham Football and Rugby Club seeks planning permission to host regular festivals. The clubs have applied to hold music events lasting between … Read More
Historic Bath Building to Become City's Second Wetherspoons Pub Saturday, May 10, 2025 wetherspoons bath historic pub listedbuilding johnwood restoration georgestreet planningpermission hospitality Bath’s city council has approved plans to convert a historic Grade II listed building into the city’s second Wetherspoons pub. The new venue will occupy the former Revolution premises on George Street and will be named “The … Read More