Plan to Save Somerset Village’s Overlooked Architectural Gem Monday, June 15, 2026 batheaston architecture brutalism preservation nursery community renovation heritage church conservation Nestled in the charming village of Batheaston, on the edge of Bath, stands an architectural treasure that many have overlooked—the Church of the Good Shepherd. Designed in the 1960s by local architect Martin Fisher, this … Read More
400-Year-Old Somerset Pub Revitalized as Community Library Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset pub library historic community heritage renovation transformation education culture A 400-year-old pub in Somerset that had been left empty has been beautifully transformed into a community library. This remarkable renovation breathes new life into the centuries-old building, preserving its rich heritage … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Marine Lake Reopens Just in Time for Bank Holiday Heatwave Friday, May 22, 2026 weston-super-mare marinelake reopening renovation bankholiday swimming levellingup tourism northsomerset heatwave Weston-super-Mare’s iconic marine lake has reopened just ahead of the sunniest bank holiday weekend of the year, offering residents and visitors a perfect spot to cool off and enjoy the summer weather. Closed since October … Read More
Sarah Beeny Faces Neighbour Backlash Over £3 Million ‘Mini-Downton Abbey’ Renovation in Somerset Friday, May 15, 2026 sarahbeeny planning somerset property development neighbours conservation bats renovation dispute Sarah Beeny, the well-known property expert famous for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, is at the centre of a heated planning dispute concerning her ambitious renovation project in Somerset. The New Life in the Country star … Read More
Sarah Beeny Faces Backlash Over £3 Million 'Mini-Downtown Abbey' Home Plans in Somerset Friday, May 15, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset planning renovation neighbours batconservation ecologicalimpact propertydevelopment countryside controversy Sarah Beeny, renowned property expert and star of Channel 4’s Property Ladder and New Life in the Country, finds herself at the center of a contentious planning dispute over her ambitious Somerset home renovation. Since … Read More
Bath’s New Police Station Takes Shape at Former Office Block Saturday, May 9, 2026 bath police station plymouthhouse avonsomerset security renovation policing community development Bath is set to welcome a brand-new, fully equipped police station as work progresses at the long-vacant Plymouth House on Monmouth Street. Since the original city police station closed in 2015, Bath’s police operations have … Read More