Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
Police Investigate Rural Somerset Site Following Discovery of Human Remains Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset police investigation murder humanremains crime forensics rural detectives discovery Authorities have launched a murder investigation after human remains were discovered in a rural area of Somerset. Police responded to the scene promptly upon the report and are currently conducting a thorough examination of …
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Overcoming Objections Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset artscentre alcohollicence community rural fundraising disabilities noiseconcerns licensing council The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural venue near South Petherton in Somerset, has been granted its alcohol licence on the second attempt, allowing it to serve drinks during fundraising events and within its tea room. The centre, … Read More
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Initial Setback Friday, January 9, 2026 newcross somerset artscentre alcohollicence fundraising community disabilitysupport licensing noiseconcerns rural The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural arts venue located on the outskirts of South Petherton in Somerset, has successfully obtained an alcohol licence on its second attempt. Run by New Cross Arts Centre CIC, the centre provides … Read More
New Somerset Levels Homes Must Prioritize Local Residents, Council Rules Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset housing development localconnection planning rural othery council selfbuild policy Somerset Council has confirmed that new homes planned for the village of Othery on the Somerset Levels must be allocated to people with a strong local connection. This ruling applies to the first phase of a development … Read More
New Homes on Somerset Levels Reserved for Locals, Council Confirms Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset housing development planning localconnection othery rural council selfbuild policy Somerset Council has firmly decided that new houses planned for a small village on the Somerset Levels must be reserved for people with a genuine local connection. This ruling came in response to proposals from South West … Read More