Preservation

Archaeology

6,000-Year-Old Trackway Unearthed by Chance in Somerset

During routine work in Somerset, archaeologists made a stunning discovery: a 6,000-year-old trackway hidden beneath the landscape. This ancient pathway, constructed by Neolithic people, offers rare insight into early human …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Carrots

How to Keep Carrots Fresh for a Month Without the Fridge

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Housing

Fears New Housing Development Could Merge Two Distinct Villages

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Pub

Villagers Unite to Save The Britannia Inn from Redevelopment

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 …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Locomotive

Full Steam Ahead for Overhaul of Historic Locomotive

Restoration is steaming full speed ahead on the West Somerset Railway as it prepares to celebrate a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is currently undertaking major overhauls of a cherished …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read