Pub’s ‘Frustration’ as Restoration of Iconic Weston-super-Mare Pier Closes Car Park Wednesday, November 5, 2025 weston-super-mare pier restoration carpark captain’scabin jonathandudd construction council birnbeck regeneration Jonathan Dudd, landlord of the Captain’s Cabin in Weston-super-Mare, faces uncertainty as the closure of the nearby Birnbeck Road car park threatens his pub’s future. The Captain’s Cabin, a family-run establishment since the … Read More
Pub Faces Uncertainty as Weston-super-Mare Pier Restoration Closes Key Car Park Wednesday, November 5, 2025 weston-super-mare birnbeck pier restoration pub carpark jonathandudd council heritage regeneration The landlord of the Captain’s Cabin pub in Weston-super-Mare is raising concerns over the future of the family-run establishment following the closure of a crucial nearby car park. The closure is part of the ongoing … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Launches £350,000 Campaign for Essential Repairs Wednesday, November 5, 2025 church keynsham restoration fundraising community repairs historic preservation events architecture A historic church at the heart of Keynsham, originally opened in 1835 as a Baptist place of worship, is embarking on a vital fundraising campaign to secure £350,000 for urgent repairs. The Grade II listed building on High … 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
'New Chapter' Begins as Key Work on Portishead Railway Reopens Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway restoration networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make … Read More
New Rewilding Site Opens Near Bere Regis to Protect Dorset’s Heathlands Friday, October 31, 2025 rewilding conservation dorset heathlands wildlife nature biodiversity community greenspace restoration A newly established stretch of countryside near Bere Regis provides locals with a peaceful place to connect with nature, all while playing a vital role in protecting Dorset’s rare heathland habitats. Situated just off the … Read More