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
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
Award-Winning Somerset Pub Unveils Luxurious New Farmhouse Accommodation Friday, June 5, 2026 somerset pub accommodation sustainability luxury farmhouse localproduce hospitality gastronomy expansion Nestled in the scenic Somerset countryside, The Barrington Boar, an acclaimed pub and restaurant in Ilminster, has taken its hospitality offerings to a new level. The award-winning venue recently unveiled Two Baker’s Farm, a … Read More
Award-Winning Somerset Pub Expands with Luxury Farmhouse Accommodation Friday, June 5, 2026 somerset hospitality accommodation sustainability pub farmstead culinary localproduce luxury thebarringtonboar The Barrington Boar, a celebrated pub nestled in the Somerset countryside, has announced a major expansion of its luxury accommodation and hospitality offerings. Adjacent to the renowned pub and restaurant in Ilminster, the … Read More
Closed Bridgwater Pub Set to Become New Convenience Store Monday, May 25, 2026 bridgwater pub convenience somerset planning development retail jobs community transformation The Sportsman, a well-known pub in Bridgwater, located at 73 Bath Road, is poised to be transformed into a convenience store, pending approval of new planning proposals. After closing its doors in late November 2025, … Read More
Closed Bridgwater Pub Set to Become Convenience Store Monday, May 25, 2026 bridgwater pub convenience store planning redevelopment somerset retail community approval The former Sportsman public house at 73 Bath Road, Bridgwater, could soon be transformed into a convenience store, pending approval of new planning proposals. The pub closed in late November 2025 after landlords John and … Read More