Somerset’s Beloved Village Pub, The Bird in Hand, Hints at Exciting Revival Tuesday, May 6, 2025 pub somerset northcurry reopening village community hospitality taunton revival announcement The Bird in Hand, the only pub in the quaint Somerset village of North Curry near Taunton, has sparked excitement by hinting at a much-anticipated comeback. After closing its doors in July last year, many feared the end of a … Read More
Grand Reopening: Somerset's Iconic Blue Ball Inn Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset pub history reopening thatched-roof triscombe taunton 400 years celebration landmark The historic Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Taunton, is set to welcome patrons once again, unveiling its 400 years of rich history in a grand reopening event scheduled for Friday, May 2. Having withstood seven previous … Read More
South West's Rail Campaign for Station Funding Reaches Westminster Friday, April 25, 2025 south west rail campaign funding appeal westminster reopening wellington cullompton delegation parliament government A delegation of 30 individuals from the South West recently made a direct plea to Parliament, urging the government to allocate funding for the construction of new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton. Organized by … Read More
Progress Update: Tarka Line Reopening for Historic Railway Sunday, April 20, 2025 railway reopening tarka line passenger services bideford north devon modernization infrastructure transport stakeholders The North Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) convened for its second annual meeting in Barnstaple, providing a comprehensive update on the ongoing endeavor to modernize the Tarka Line and reinstate passenger services … Read More
Rejuvenated Glastonbury Abbey Yard Set to Open Wednesday, April 9, 2025 glastonbury abbey revamped yard town deal reopening attraction heritage visitor transformation The revitalized Glastonbury Abbey Yard is poised to welcome the public this week. The completed attraction boasts a rejuvenated visitor entrance, café, and gift shop and will be unveiled on Thursday, April 10. From 10 am, … Read More
The William Dampier Wetherspoon Pub Reopens After £1.6 Million Revamp Tuesday, April 1, 2025 yeovil wetherspoon pub reopening refurbishment beer garden expansion investment jobs community The William Dampier, a beloved Wetherspoon pub in Yeovil, is set to reopen after a three-month closure for extensive refurbishment and expansion. The £1.6 million project includes the addition of a larger beer garden and the … Read More