An iconic Taunton pub is set to reopen, proudly reclaiming its original name and heritage. Located on Castle Green, the venue will once again be known as The Winchester, a name steeped in local history. Originally called The …
A final decision regarding the relaunch of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital is anticipated as early as October, according to Somerset health officials. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust temporarily closed the special …
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has condemned the ongoing maternity care crisis in Somerset as “absolutely shameful” during a visit to a baby sensory class in Ilminster. Accompanied by Yeovil MP Adam Dance on September …
The extensive £5.7 million Somerset Council project to replace a deteriorating 51-year-old concrete road is nearing completion, bringing relief to drivers after months of disruption. Since June 16, all slip roads at Junction …
Hutton Hill Road in Hutton has officially reopened after being closed for 17 months since February 2024. The closure was necessary after a private wall collapsed, posing a serious safety risk to residents and road users. …
The campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station is gaining momentum like never before, but recent council discussions have sparked a heated dispute over who deserves credit for the progress. Chris Warren, a Saltford …
A long-standing campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station has sparked a heated dispute between local councillors over the recognition of efforts and the history of the movement. Chris Warren, representing Saltford as an …
Minehead Middle School in Somerset will reopen this Monday for the first time since a tragic bus crash claimed the life of a 10-year-old pupil and left several others injured. The school had closed on Friday, following the …
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Dorset village of Langton Herring has successfully saved its cherished local pub, The Elm Tree Inn, from permanent closure. Through a remarkable crowdfunding and viral TikTok …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …