Pub Bought During Pandemic Thrives in Somerset Village, Welcomes Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub sometown thelion somerset community lockdown refurbishment localbusiness emmerdale heritage Nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, between Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet, The Lion pub is flourishing—despite being acquired during the turbulent Covid-19 pandemic. This historic establishment, dating … 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
Community Unites to Save Watchet’s Beloved Knights Templar Swimming Pool Wednesday, July 30, 2025 watchet swimming fundraising community refurbishment school pool somerset education conservation The Knights Templar Swimming Pool in Watchet, Somerset, a vital hub for generations of swimmers, is set for a fresh start after a successful community fundraising campaign. On June 16, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and … Read More
Couple’s Tragic Loss Sparks Transformative Hospital Makeover Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospital maternity pediatrics refurbishment community fundraising anxiety legacy healthcare Following the heartbreaking loss of their young son, Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have transformed grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are leading major hospital … Read More
Couple’s Heartbreak Sparks Transformative Hospital Upgrades in the South West Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospitals refurbishment maternity children healthcare community fundraising southwest legacy Following the devastating loss of their young son Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have turned their grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are driving major refurbishments at the … Read More
Yeovil’s Dunelm Store Makes Progress Towards Reopening After Major Fire Tuesday, July 8, 2025 yeovil dunelm quedam fire refurbishment reopening shoppingcentre restoration temporarystore retail Refurbishment work is well underway at Yeovil’s Quedam Shopping Centre as efforts to reopen the Dunelm store continue following a devastating fire nearly a year ago. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, emergency services responded to … Read More