Bath Boaters Resist Eviction from Beloved Riverside Moorings Tuesday, June 2, 2026 boaters moorings eviction riveravon bath community redevelopment flooding housing council 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 … Read More
Bath Boat Owners Defend Themselves Against 'Scruffy' Claims Amid Eviction from Pulteney Weir Saturday, May 30, 2026 pulteney weir bath boaters eviction mooring safety redevelopment rugby riveravon sport 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 … Read More
Closed Bridgwater Pub Set to Become Convenience Store Monday, May 25, 2026 bridgwater pub convenience store planning redevelopment somerset retail community approval 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 … Read More
Tropicana Arena to Shine Spotlight on Weston-super-Mare’s Entertainment Scene Wednesday, May 13, 2026 tropicana weston-super-mare livenation entertainment musicvenue redevelopment seaside dismaland council arena 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 … Read More
Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Vacant Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi midsomernorton somerset redevelopment brownfield supermarket housing nursinghome planning regeneration 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 … Read More
Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Empty Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi somerset midsomernorton redevelopment supermarket brownfield housing nursinghome localgovernment regeneration 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 … Read More