Villagers Rally to Revive Bayford’s Unicorn Inn with £300,000 Investment Tuesday, January 6, 2026 community pub southernengland villagers investment revival volunteers restoration shareholders bayford In a remarkable display of community spirit, the villagers of Bayford, Somerset, have successfully resurrected their beloved local pub. The Unicorn Inn, which closed its doors in 2024, was purchased at auction by a dedicated … Read More
Bayford Villagers Unite to Reopen Beloved Pub with £300,000 Community Investment Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub bayford community investment reopening renovation shareholders somerset volunteers business After the closure of The Unicorn Inn in 2024, the tight-knit community of Bayford, Somerset, refused to let their favorite gathering spot disappear. Last November, thanks to the dedication and generosity of local villagers, … Read More
Bridgwater Pub Attack Leaves Man Seriously Injured as Police Make Arrest Thursday, December 18, 2025 bridgwater somerset assault pub police injury arrest investigation witnesses crime A violent incident at a pub in Bridgwater, Somerset, left a man in his twenties seriously injured late on Friday, December 12. Avon and Somerset Police reported that the attack happened around 11:55 p.m. on High Street, … Read More
MasterChef Star William Sitwell Describes Taking Over Somerset Pub as 'Hell' Saturday, December 13, 2025 williamsitwell masterchef somerset pub businessrates hospitality renovation challenges governmentsupport foodindustry William Sitwell, the MasterChef star and recently appointed owner of The White Hart Hotel in Wiveslicombe, Somerset, has openly described his experience of taking over the pub as “hell.” Despite reopening the … Read More
A371 Closed in Both Directions Following Crash Near Somerset Pub Wednesday, December 3, 2025 a371 somerset crash roadclosure accident emergency traffic pub blocked transport The A371 road near a Somerset pub was completely blocked in both directions following a crash. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, working to clear the obstruction and assist those involved. Motorists are …
Campaigners Launch £458k Community Fundraising to Revive Historic Wells Pub Wednesday, December 3, 2025 wells britannia community fundraising pub historic eastwells socialhub restoration shareoffer A passionate community group in Wells is renewing efforts to bring The Britannia Inn back to life with a fresh fundraising drive. After more than two years of closure, locals are determined to regain ownership of this … Read More