Dad Revives Cornwall Miniature Train at Somerset Home for Family Enjoyment Sunday, May 3, 2026 miniaturetrain restoration cornwall somerset family heritage nostalgia railway childhood hobby A dedicated father has breathed new life into a miniature train originally from Cornwall, restoring it at his home in Somerset. This special project holds deep personal significance, as he fondly recalls riding the same train …
£10 Million Site for 200 New Homes Near Castle Cary Railway Station Now on Sale Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset castlecary housing development railway affordablehousing planning environment infrastructure realestate A prime development site for 200 new homes near Castle Cary railway station, one of Somerset’s busiest rail hubs, has gone on the market with a guide price of £10 million. Wyke Farms and Hopkins Estates Ltd initially secured … Read More
Development Site for 200 Homes Near Castle Cary Railway Station Listed at £10 Million Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset castlecary development housing railway planning affordable environment infrastructure wykefarms A significant development site near one of Somerset’s busiest railway stations has come onto the market, offering the potential for 200 new homes at a guide price of £10 million. The land, located on the A371 Ansford Hill … Read More
Why Reopening the Portishead Railway Line Is Essential: A Personal Journey Sunday, April 26, 2026 portishead railway transport travel commuting infrastructure urban reopening sustainability connectivity On my recent journey to Portishead, I experienced firsthand the challenges facing commuters in the area—a situation that underscores the urgent need to reopen the railway line. Traveling the 32-mile distance took … Read More
My Journey to Portishead Highlighted the Urgent Need to Reopen the Railway Line Sunday, April 26, 2026 railway portishead transport reopening commute infrastructure travel publictransport congestion sustainability sport Recently, I took a trip to Portishead and was struck by how inefficient the current travel options are. Despite being only 32 miles away, my journey took as long as a trip to London would, revealing just how crucial it is to … Read More
Welcome to Portishead, the YIMBY Capital of the UK Saturday, April 25, 2026 portishead yimby growth development community transport railway lido marina britain The term NIMBY—Not In My Backyard—often carries a negative connotation, describing those who resist large-scale changes in their communities despite recognizing their necessity. While many towns struggle with opposition to … Read More