Reopening of Long-Closed Portishead Railway Confirmed with Major Government Funding Tuesday, July 8, 2025 portishead railway transport investment bristol northsomerset infrastructure connectivity government reopening The UK government has officially confirmed the reopening of the Portishead Railway, ending a year of uncertainty. Today, the Department for Transport announced it will provide an additional £27.6 million towards the £180 … Read More
Council Confident Portishead Railway Funding Approval Is Imminent Wednesday, June 18, 2025 portishead railway funding northsomerset spendingreview transport infrastructure railprojects government reopening The leader of North Somerset Council, Mike Bell, has expressed strong confidence that the government will soon approve funding for the long-awaited Portishead Railway reopening, even though the scheme was absent from Rachel … Read More
Future of Long-Lost Portishead Railway Revival Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Key Announcement Tuesday, June 10, 2025 portishead railway reopening transport funding bristol spendingreview infrastructure politics metromayor The fate of the Portishead Railway revival is set to be decided by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review this Wednesday. This crucial funding announcement will determine whether the long-anticipated project moves forward. … Read More
Somerset Village Pub The Swan Temporarily Closes Its Doors Saturday, May 24, 2025 somerset pub closure kingstonstmary quantockhills swan temporary historic community reopening The Swan, a cherished village pub nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Kingston St Mary, Somerset, has announced a temporary closure. Following their final shift on the evening of Friday, May 16, the pub’s staff … Read More
Familiar Face Property Firm Makes a Strong Return to Taunton High Street Thursday, May 22, 2025 taunton lettings somerset property realestate landlords tenants partnership estateagents reopening Somerset’s property market welcomes back a familiar name as Gibbins Richards Lettings reopens on Taunton’s High Street, boasting a dynamic new leadership team and a revitalized approach to lettings. After a year-long pause, … Read More
Stunning Hestercombe Gardens Restaurant Revitalized with Award-Winning Chef Sunday, May 18, 2025 hestercombe gardens restaurant taunton chef weddings dining reopening culinary events The Stables at Hestercombe Gardens, a beloved restaurant near Taunton, has reopened this month under exciting new management and with the addition of an acclaimed chef. Andrew Swann, recipient of the prestigious … Read More