Ceiling Collapse at Toby Carvery in Brockworth Startles Diners, Child Heard Crying Monday, September 29, 2025 tobycarvery ceilingcollapse brockworth emergency diningincident gloucestershire restaurantsafety childsafety refurbishment evacuation Diners at the Toby Carvery in Brockworth, Gloucester experienced a frightening incident on Sunday, September 28, when a large portion of the ceiling collapsed into the restaurant’s dining area. The sudden event unfolded … Read More
Major Road to Close for Seven Weeks During Portway Bridge Refurbishment Monday, September 22, 2025 frome portway a362 networkrail bridge refurbishment railway closure construction traffic The A362 in Frome will be completely closed for seven weeks starting October 6, as Network Rail undertakes essential refurbishment work on the Portway railway bridge. This major infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance safety … Read More
Major Road to Close for Seven Weeks as Portway Railway Bridge Undergoes Essential Works Monday, September 22, 2025 portway frome networkrail a362 bridge refurbishment railway closure diversion infrastructure Network Rail is set to close the A362 completely for seven weeks as it carries out essential refurbishment work on the Portway railway bridge in Frome. The bridge, originally built in the 1970s, supports a railway line over … Read More
Homes Under the Hammer Experts Spark Somerset Duo's Frustration with Low Profit Estimate After Renovation Wednesday, August 13, 2025 homesunderthehammer somerset renovation propertyauction estateagent subsidence propertyvaluation realestate refurbishment investment A father and son team featured on the BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer were left frustrated when an estate agent estimated they had essentially broken even after renovating their four-bedroom Somerset home. Marcus and … Read More
Public Toilets in Chard Reopen After 18-Month Closure with Inclusive New Facility Tuesday, August 12, 2025 chard toilets accessibility inclusion changingplaces council refurbishment disability publicfacilities somerset After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local … Read More
Pub Bought During Covid Pandemic Flourishes in Somerset Village, Visited by Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub somerset thelion hospitality covid community emmerdale refurbishment food tradition The Lion, a historic pub nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, is proving that resilience and community spirit can overcome even the toughest times. Purchased during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in … Read More