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We Explored the Newly Refurbished Portishead Lido After a £1.7 Million Upgrade Sunday, May 3, 2026 portishead lido swimming refurbishment outdoorpool café community tourism swimmingpool renovation Swimming in Portishead isn’t as straightforward as you might think. The local marina and nearby beaches aren’t safe for a dip—water quality issues from the Bristol Channel’s run-off and the constant flow of cargo ships and … Read More
Future of Tropicana Arena Plans Uncertain as Council Postpones Decision Wednesday, April 22, 2026 tropicana arena livenation westonsupermare council venue refurbishment finance events planning The future of transforming Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana into a 10,000-capacity arena remains uncertain after North Somerset Council decided to postpone a crucial vote. Originally scheduled for April 21, the vote on … Read More
Live Nation to Operate Weston-super-Mare’s Revitalized Tropicana Venue Monday, April 13, 2026 livenation tropicana weston-super-mare entertainment refurbishment council investment venue events economy Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, has been chosen as the preferred operator for the iconic Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. This historic 1930s former lido, now a popular events venue, is set to be … Read More
Historic Somerset Coastal Pub Set for Major Refurbishment Saturday, April 11, 2026 pub refurbishment somerset minehead heritage coastal hospitality restoration tourism architecture The Old Ship Aground, a storied pub located on Minehead’s Quay Street and a cherished stop along the South West Coast Path, is poised for significant refurbishment pending approval. Operating under Hall & Woodhouse, … Read More
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