Signs Shame Owner of Iconic Bath Building Left Vacant for 35 Years Saturday, March 14, 2026 bath heritage abandonment building owner brewery performer dispute preservation community For more than three decades, a stunning historic building in Bath has stood empty, its potential overshadowed by neglect. The owner—a private brewery proprietor known for his reclusiveness—has left the property abandoned, … Read More
How to Keep Carrots Fresh for a Month Without the Fridge Tuesday, March 10, 2026 carrots storage freshness foodwaste vegetables moisture preservation roomtemperature refrigeration produce Carrots are a staple in kitchens across the UK, used in everything from salads to stews. Despite their popularity, they often spoil faster than expected, leading to unnecessary waste. Waste management experts at Wheeldon … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Fears New Housing Development Could Merge Two Distinct Villages Saturday, November 29, 2025 housing banwell knightscott development planning countryside community northsomerset preservation greenbelt North Somerset Council’s planning committee has narrowly approved a housing development that will fill the small field separating the village of Banwell and the hamlet of Knightscott. The decision, made on November 19, allows … Read More
Villagers Unite to Save The Britannia Inn from Redevelopment Wednesday, November 5, 2025 pub community eastwells somerset redevelopment housing preservation fundraising activism heritage The fight to save The Britannia Inn, the only pub serving East Wells and surrounding villages, has reached a pivotal moment as locals push to bring the historic establishment into community ownership. The pub faces conversion … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Launches £350,000 Campaign for Essential Repairs Wednesday, November 5, 2025 church keynsham restoration fundraising community repairs historic preservation events architecture A historic church at the heart of Keynsham, originally opened in 1835 as a Baptist place of worship, is embarking on a vital fundraising campaign to secure £350,000 for urgent repairs. The Grade II listed building on High … Read More