Mighty Flying Scotsman Arrives in Somerset to Deliver Unforgettable Journeys Friday, July 4, 2025 flyingscotsman somerset steamlocomotive westsomersetrailway heritage railway historictrain steamengine traintravel restoration The world-renowned Flying Scotsman steam engine has arrived in Somerset for a limited summer engagement. Operating on the picturesque West Somerset Railway, the iconic train is offering unique rides between Bishops Lydeard … Read More
Dunster Castle Stables Transformed by Immersive Nature-Inspired Art Thursday, July 3, 2025 dunster waterscapes conservation riveraller exmoor digitalart restoration nationaltrust ecology immersive Dunster Castle’s historic stables are being reimagined as a captivating, immersive art space celebrating nature, science, and conservation. From July 25 to August 1, the National Trust presents Waterscapes, an innovative … Read More
Live: Properties Experiencing Prolonged Power Outage Thursday, July 3, 2025 powercut electricity outage blackout utilities restoration energy service emergency alert Numerous properties remain without electricity following an unexpected power cut earlier today. Residents have been facing hours of blackout, disrupting daily activities and essential services. Utility crews are actively …
Church Clock Believed to Be 600 Years Old Restored to Former Glory Sunday, June 29, 2025 clock restoration somerset history medieval church heritage timepiece montacute timelapse St Catherine’s Church in Montacute, near Yeovil, Somerset, is celebrating the return of what experts now believe to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. This cherished turret clock, originally thought to date … Read More
Council Criticizes RNLI's 'Shocking' Withdrawal from Historic Birnbeck Pier Restoration Project Sunday, June 29, 2025 birnbeck rnli restoration pier heritage northsomerset funding lifeboat council viability North Somerset Council has condemned the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) unexpected decision to withdraw from the Birnbeck Pier restoration project just days before contractors were to be appointed. The RNLI … Read More
88-Year-Old Phone Box Gets a Glittering Glastonbury Makeover Wednesday, June 25, 2025 glastonbury phonebox restoration community castlecary festival delilah heritage makeover culture An 88-year-old phone box named ‘Delilah’ in Castle Cary has been transformed into a dazzling tribute for this year’s Glastonbury Festival. This classic Gilbert Scott telephone box, originally installed in 1937, is … Read More