Somerset Pub of the Year: Help Us Find the County’s Best Monday, June 9, 2025 pub somerset community ales nightlife entertainment hospitality awards local nomination Pubs are more than just places to grab a drink — they’re the heart of our communities. They’re where we laugh, share stories, sing along to live music, and connect with friends old and new. There’s truly nothing like a … Read More
Stunning Somerset Pub Without a Bar Named 'Britain's Quirkiest' Saturday, June 7, 2025 pub somerset rose&crown historic quirky timecapsule instagrammable ale taproom tradition Pubs have long been at the heart of British social life, with over 45,000 venues across the UK offering locals and visitors alike a place to unwind. Among these, one stands out for its distinctive character and vintage … Read More
Live: A-Road Closed Near Bath Following Crash Near Pub Monday, June 2, 2025 bath crash traffic closure aroad emergency accident pub roadblock transport A major A-road near Bath has been closed in both directions following a crash close to a local pub. Traffic is currently being held up as emergency services attend the scene. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes …
Somerset Pub May Lose Part of Beer Garden to New Four-Bedroom Home Friday, May 30, 2025 somerset pub development beergarden planning housing community yeovil realestate localeconomy A well-known Somerset pub, The Podymore Inn near Yeovil, might see part of its beer garden replaced by a new four-bedroom house. The proposed development would take place on the land currently used as the beer garden east of … Read More
Community Triumph: Elm Tree Inn Saved by Remarkable Buyout Thursday, May 29, 2025 community pub dorset fundraising buyout langtonherring shares volunteers socialmedia artauction The Elm Tree Inn, a cherished village pub in Langton Herring, Dorset, has been successfully purchased by the local community following an extraordinary six-month fundraising effort. The Friends of the Elm Tree Inn (FOTETI) … Read More
Community Fights to Save Erlestoke’s Historic Pub from Conversion Tuesday, May 27, 2025 erlestoke pub conversion heritage community planning housing wiltshire council preservation The future of Erlestoke’s sole pub, the George and Dragon, hangs in the balance as proposals to transform the cherished 17th-century inn into residential homes face staunch community resistance. The Grade II listed pub, which … Read More