Charming Tudor-Era Cottage with Four Bedrooms in Picturesque Setting Sunday, July 20, 2025 tudor cottage charming historic architecture bedrooms property scenic rural heritage Steeped in history and character, this stunning four-bedroom cottage offers a rare glimpse into Tudor-era architecture. With its quaint, chocolate-box charm, the property is perfectly set in an idyllic rural landscape, … Read More
Sheep on Tracks Cause Major Train Delays Wednesday, July 16, 2025 train delays sheep railway commuters livestock disruption safety transportation rural sport A flock of sheep wandering onto the railway tracks caused significant delays for train passengers today. The unexpected livestock intrusion resulted in halted services and disrupted schedules, leaving many commuters … Read More
MP Champions Outdoor Learning for Children with Special Needs Through Fishing Tuesday, July 15, 2025 fishing education specialneeds outdoors youth learning angling rural skills community This week, North Dorset MP Simon Hoare lent his support to a group of schoolchildren with special educational needs during a Fishing for Schools session at Todber Manor Fishery near Sturminster Newton. The event took place on … Read More
Somerset’s Rural Housing Crisis Pushes Families Out of Countryside Monday, July 14, 2025 somerset housing rural affordable homes crisis council families rent development Beneath the picturesque landscapes of Somerset’s rolling hills lies a growing housing crisis that is forcing many young families and low-income residents to leave the county’s countryside. Despite the idyllic appearance, … Read More
How Somerset Has Fared Since the General Election Sunday, July 13, 2025 somerset labour government election politics nhs transport economy rural reform Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to … Read More
NHS Responds to MP’s Claim About Minehead GP Provision Saturday, July 12, 2025 nhs minehead gps healthcare somerset rural recruitment staffing primarycare nhsresponse NHS Somerset has responded to concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, Gilmour highlighted that only one GP was serving 11,000 patients in … Read More