Future of Watchet Paper Mill Site Remains Uncertain a Decade After Closure Saturday, January 3, 2026 watchet papermill brownfield redevelopment socialhousing community housing sommerset planning bypass A decade after the closure of the historic Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, the future of this once-thriving industrial site remains uncertain. Operating since 1652, the mill had long been a prominent producer of … Read More
Youths Set Fire to Abandoned Building Near Bath Hospital Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bath fire arson youths police investigation redevelopment claracrosslane emergencyservices avon A fire erupted at an abandoned building near St Martin’s Hospital in Bath after two youths reportedly broke in and deliberately started the blaze. Emergency services responded promptly to the fire at the vacant property … Read More
Deliberate Fire at Abandoned Bath Building Near Hospital Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bath fire arson youths police cctv emergency redevelopment clara crime A fire broke out at an abandoned building near St Martin’s Hospital in Bath after two youths reportedly broke in and set it alight. The incident occurred on Clara Cross Lane, where the building is undergoing … Read More
Keynsham Estate Set for Demolition to Build New Affordable Homes Monday, December 1, 2025 keynsham tintagelclose affordablehousing curo redevelopment socialrent sharedownership accessibility community housing The Tintagel Close estate in Keynsham, previously fenced off and slated for demolition, will make way for a new neighbourhood featuring 45 affordable homes. Housing association Curo confirmed the redevelopment is scheduled to … Read More
Somerset Council to Sell Large Farm Near Weston-super-Mare for Redevelopment Tuesday, November 25, 2025 somerset weston-super-mare eastfarm council landsale redevelopment agriculture housing finance assets Somerset Council is set to sell East Farm in Lympsham, near Weston-super-Mare, as part of a wider effort to improve its financial situation. The farm, which spans approximately 79.5 acres—equivalent to about 45 football … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Optima Stadium Redevelopment Approved, Paving Way for Football League Ambitions Wednesday, November 19, 2025 weston-super-mare optimastadium footballleague redevelopment nationalleaguesouth sportsfacilities northsomerset community housing cmsgroup sport Weston-super-Mare AFC has reached a significant milestone with the approval of plans to redevelop the Optima Stadium, a crucial step towards upgrading the club’s facilities to host football league matches. North Somerset … Read More