Prince William’s Secret £1,000 Donation Breathes New Hope into Somerset Arms Pub Revival Thursday, June 18, 2026 princewilliam somersetarms semington community pub donation wiltshire rural fundraising preservation Prince William has quietly donated £1,000 to the Semington Community Benefit Society, a local group committed to saving the Somerset Arms, the last remaining pub in the South West village of Semington, Wiltshire. The pub, … Read More
Iron Age Settlement Discovery Threatens Housing Development Plans in Somerset Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing radstock settlement heritage excavation preservation planning Plans to build 115 homes on the outskirts of Radstock, Somerset, have been put on hold following the remarkable discovery of a substantial Iron Age settlement in the small village of Haydon. Archaeologists have uncovered … Read More
Iron Age Settlement Discovery Challenges Somerset Housing Plans Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing heritage discovery radstock excavation preservation development Plans to build 115 new homes on the outskirts of Radstock have been halted following the discovery of an extraordinary Iron Age settlement at the proposed site near the village of Haydon. Archaeologists uncovered a … Read More
Plan to Save Somerset Village’s Overlooked Architectural Gem Monday, June 15, 2026 batheaston architecture brutalism preservation nursery community renovation heritage church conservation Nestled in the charming village of Batheaston, on the edge of Bath, stands an architectural treasure that many have overlooked—the Church of the Good Shepherd. Designed in the 1960s by local architect Martin Fisher, this … Read More
‘Biggest Mistake’ People Make After Feeling a ‘Pop’ in Their Knee, According to Surgeon Monday, June 15, 2026 acl injury knee sport orthopedics recovery surgery prevention diagnosis preservation One injury stands out as a common risk for anyone active in sports: the dreaded ACL tear. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, a popping sensation in the knee during physical activity is a serious … Read More
600-Year-Old Somerset Pub Saved by Community Effort Sunday, June 14, 2026 somerset pub history community preservation tradition villagers fundraising resilience heritage For over six centuries, The Waldy has been a beloved gathering place in Somerset, weaving together generations with its rich history and warm atmosphere. Recently, this iconic 600-year-old pub faced the threat of permanent … Read More