Somerset's Parks and Green Spaces Shine Among the World's Best Thursday, July 17, 2025 somerset greenflag parks greenspaces environment community sustainability recreation conservation nature Somerset is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 21 of its parks and green spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status. This prestigious recognition highlights the county’s commitment to maintaining … Read More
Well-Used Somerset Bridge Closed Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 somerset footbridge exmoor safety closure tarrsteps recreation structural twomoorsway infrastructure The Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has announced the indefinite closure of the footbridge spanning Hinds Pitt Pool, located near the popular Tarr Steps in Somerset. The bridge, which is a key part of the well-loved … Read More
Film Crews Return to Axbridge for Final Filming of BBC Thriller Friday, May 30, 2025 axbridge bbc filming drama somerset production moonage parking community recreation The production crew behind the BBC thriller A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is set to return to the quaint Somerset town of Axbridge next week to complete filming for the show’s second series. Moonage Pictures, the … Read More
Mystery Filming Set to Transform Axbridge Once Again Wednesday, May 28, 2025 axbridge somerset filming filmproduction amenities community recreation donations planning localcouncil Axbridge, a charming Somerset town, is preparing for another round of film production that promises only a brief interruption to local life. Scheduled from 6pm on Saturday, June 7, through 7pm on Monday, June 9, the unnamed … Read More
Minehead Community Unites to Revive Plans for New Swimming Pool Tuesday, May 20, 2025 minehead swimming community recreation somerset pool health leisure fundraising cooperative Two dedicated community groups in Minehead have joined forces to revive the dream of a new public swimming pool, aiming to restore an essential recreational amenity lost since 2008. The town has lacked a publicly operated … Read More
Luxury Lodges Set to Transform Former Somerset Quarry Tuesday, May 20, 2025 luxury somerset quarry lodges development planning environment tourism construction recreation A disused quarry in Somerset is on track to become a luxury holiday retreat featuring nearly 150 timber lodges. Located on Bector Lane near Stoke St. Michael, between Shepton Mallet and Radstock, the Cookswood gated community … Read More