Demolition of Historic Bath Fire Station Approved Despite Ongoing Grade II Listing Review Wednesday, November 19, 2025 bath firestation demolition heritage conservation architecture fireservice planning restoration mollygerrard Bath and North East Somerset Council has granted approval to demolish the ageing Bath Fire Station and construct a new, state-of-the-art facility in its place. This decision comes despite ongoing government review of whether … Read More
Cause of Massive Hole Revealing 18th-Century Family Crypt Confirmed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 crypt collapse somerset martock church allsaints vault history heritage restoration A large hole measuring approximately 12 feet wide appeared in the graveyard of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday, November 8. While initially thought to be a sinkhole, further investigation has confirmed … Read More
Sinkhole Reveals Ancient Crypt in Martock Churchyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt martock somerset allsaints churchyard heritage ancient tomb restoration A sudden sinkhole has opened up in the cemetery of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, uncovering a hidden ancient crypt believed to date back over 300 years. The sinkhole, approximately 12 feet wide, emerged on … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Line Transformed into Enhanced Walkway and Cycle Path Monday, November 10, 2025 glastonbury somerset willowwalk nationalcyclenetwork walking accessibility restoration cycling conservation volunteering A cherished stretch of a former Somerset railway line has been revitalized for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to central government funding. The Willow Walk, located on the outskirts of Glastonbury, gracefully winds over the … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Line Enhanced for Walkers and Cyclists Monday, November 10, 2025 willowwalk somerset glastonbury cycling walking accessibility restoration nationalcyclenetwork floodprevention heritage A cherished section of a former Somerset railway line has been transformed to better serve walkers and cyclists, thanks to funding secured through central government support. The Willow Walk, situated on the outskirts of … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Faces Closure Without £350k Restoration Fund Wednesday, November 5, 2025 keynsham church restoration fundraising community heritage repairs baptist supportgroups civic Keynsham Baptist Church, a treasured Grade II listed building at the heart of the town since 1835, urgently needs £350,000 to fund essential repairs and prevent closure. Originally established as a place of worship, the … Read More