Preservation

Frome

Cherished Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development

The community of Frome is celebrating after the decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on Packsaddle Fields. The cherished green space, which has been in public ownership since 1973, had faced a …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Harbours

Exploring the Charms of South West Harbours

Harbours are timeless conduits, linking human civilization with the vastness of the ocean. In the South West, these once neglected ports have undergone a transformation, now drawing crowds with marinas, trendy bars, and chic …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Shepton Mallet

New Owners Secure Future of Shepton Mallet Prison

The future of Shepton Mallet Prison as a tourist attraction has been secured as Cove Group, the soon-to-be new owners, have signed a deal to take over within months. The popular tourist attraction, which has been operated by …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Church

Controversy over Demolition of Unique Village Church

The proposed demolition of the Church of the Good Shepherd, a rare example of 1960s brutalism in the Bath area, has sparked a heated debate among locals in the Northend area of Batheaston, Somerset. With the church no longer …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read