Somerset Council has announced significant revisions to its £20 million regeneration project aimed at revitalising the historic Tonedale Mill and adjacent Tone Works sites in Wellington. Initially funded through the …
A vacant building in Keynsham, previously known as Charlton House Care Home, is poised for a new chapter as a special school catering to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Charlton House, which …
A long-empty building in Keynsham, formerly known as Charlton House Care Home, is on the verge of becoming a vital special school for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The spacious facility, …
A longstanding fixture in Weston-super-Mare, The Nightjar pub in Worle, could soon be transformed into a mixed-use development featuring homes and retail units. For years, developers have sought to purchase the pub, which was …
The riverside footpath between Bath’s Recreation Ground rugby stadium and the River Avon is set to close temporarily on match days, coinciding with the recent eviction of houseboats from the same stretch of river. Last month, …
For 18 years, Sedgemoor Splash in Bridgwater, Somerset, was a central hub for family fun. This indoor waterpark, featuring pools, slides, flumes, and interactive water machines, became a cherished destination, especially on …
The owners of Halfway Farm, a long-abandoned and overgrown property in North East Somerset, have finally succeeded in their quest to redevelop the site after nine attempts, thanks to a niche technicality. The farm, located …
After nearly a decade and nine applications, the owners of Halfway Farm in North East Somerset have finally secured approval to redevelop their long-derelict property—thanks to a minor technicality. Halfway Farm’s neglected …
A group of houseboat residents along a scenic stretch of the River Avon in Bath are determined to fight orders to vacate their moorings, citing community ties and safety concerns over the planned eviction. Percy Walton, who …
Houseboat residents on a picturesque stretch of the River Avon near Bath’s iconic Pulteney Weir have been ordered to evacuate by September due to safety concerns, but they are pledging to fight the ban. Percy Walton, who has …
A heated dispute has arisen in Bath as boat owners moored near the historic Pulteney Weir face eviction notices from Bath & North East Somerset Council. The council has labeled the boats a “hazard,” citing health and safety …
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 …
Weston-super-Mare’s Tropicana is set for a spectacular transformation into a 10,000-capacity arena, aiming to establish the seaside town as a premier destination for live entertainment in south west England. Live Nation, the …
A deeply neglected industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see a vibrant new future. Aldi, the budget supermarket chain, has submitted a pre-application to Bath and North East Somerset Council to …
Aldi is taking a significant step towards revitalising a long-abandoned industrial site in the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The former Welton Bibby & Baron paper bag factory, a once-thriving local employer that has …