Taunton’s New Civic Square to Open with Community Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development civicsquare community event construction somerset playground Residents of Taunton are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new civic square at the heart of the Orchard Grove development with a community event offering free ice creams for the first 100 attendees. The Orchard … Read More
Bath Police Arrest Man Following Rape of 11-Year-Old Near Playground Friday, July 3, 2026 bath assault arrest police rape investigation playground odddown crime safety Avon and Somerset Police have arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of rape after an 11-year-old girl was attacked near a playground in Bath. The arrest, made on Thursday, July 2, follows a week-long investigation that began … Read More
Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of Children's Play Area in Bath Saturday, March 21, 2026 bath snowhill playground playpark community housing socialhousing children greenspace curo Residents of Bath are puzzled and concerned after the unexplained removal of the children’s play equipment at Hoops Play Park, located near Snow Hill. The play area, once a cherished spot for local children, appears to … Read More
Beached Pirate Ships Appear to Float Amid Somerset Zoo Flooding Friday, January 30, 2026 flooding somerset stormchandra zoo animals wallabies playground floodwater emergency response Tropiquaria Zoo in Watchet, Somerset, is relieved to reopen after severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra impacted the site earlier this week. The storm battered the South West of England, leading to widespread flooding, road … Read More
Beached Pirate Ships 'Float' on Floodwaters at Somerset's Tropiquaria Zoo Friday, January 30, 2026 flooding somerset zoo stormchandra tropiquaria wallabies aquariums floodwater playground recovery Tropiquaria Zoo in Watchet, Somerset, is breathing a sigh of relief as it prepares to reopen following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra. Earlier this week, the storm battered the South West, resulting in widespread … Read More
Tiny Frome Fundraisers Take Steps to Enhance Outdoor Play at Hayesdown First School Tuesday, October 21, 2025 frome fundraising school walkathon outdoor playground children community education recess In a heartwarming display of community spirit, pupils at Hayesdown First School in Frome participated in their annual walkathon with a mission to upgrade their outdoor play areas. Despite their small size, these young … Read More