Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard Through Community Payback Thursday, January 1, 2026 community restoration offenders heritage churchyard probation rehabilitation communitypayback prison volunteering A group of offenders undertaking supervised, court-ordered unpaid work have been diligently restoring the medieval churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Midsomer Norton this month. Their efforts include clearing … Read More
Ambitious Five-Year Plan to Transform Former Farmland into Thriving Wildlife Haven Tuesday, December 30, 2025 biodiversity community conservation restoration wildlife habitat volunteer ecology nature somerset Residents are being called upon to participate in a bold community-led initiative to restore biodiversity and rejuvenate a 16-acre site in Charlcombe Valley. Once used as grazing farmland, this area is set to be transformed … Read More
Fight to Save Bath’s Forgotten Secret Garden Thursday, December 18, 2025 bath georgian garden heritage conservation historic trust council restoration culture Councillors in Bath are facing calls to preserve a rare and historically significant Georgian garden tucked behind Number 4 the Circus. Known as the Georgian Garden, this little-known free public space offers a unique glimpse … Read More
Fight to Save Bath’s Forgotten Georgian Garden Thursday, December 18, 2025 bath georgian garden heritage conservation thecircus council restoration history charity Bath’s Georgian Garden, tucked behind Number 4 The Circus, stands as a rare and precious glimpse into the city’s 18th-century history. Despite its historical significance and free public access, this hidden gem is at risk due … Read More
Power Outage Affects Dozens of Homes in Somerset and Gloucestershire Saturday, December 13, 2025 power outage somerset gloucestershire electricity blackout emergency utilities disruption restoration Dozens of homes across Somerset and Gloucestershire are currently experiencing power outages. The cause of the disruption is being investigated by local utility companies. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay safe …
Dozens of Homes Lose Power Across Somerset and Gloucestershire Saturday, December 13, 2025 power outage somerset gloucestershire electricity homes disruption utilities restoration emergency Dozens of homes in Somerset and Gloucestershire are currently experiencing power outages. The cause of the disruptions is under investigation, and utility crews are working promptly to restore electricity. Residents are …