Somerset Council has firmly ruled that new homes planned for a small village on the Somerset Levels must be reserved for people with a “local connection.” This decision comes after South West Strategic Developments sought to …
Three men have been formally charged after the theft of farming equipment valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds from rural areas across South West England and South Wales. The arrests took place on December 18, following …
Thousands of pounds worth of farming machinery has been stolen from agricultural communities throughout the South West, prompting a significant police response. Six individuals have been arrested amid a wide-ranging rural …
As the Railways Bill advances through the House of Commons, several Somerset MPs are pressing the government to boost rail investment in the South West. This Bill, which aims to bring Britain’s railways back into public …
Several Somerset MPs are urging the government to boost rail investment in the south west as the Railways Bill progresses through the House of Commons to nationalise Britain’s railways. Currently under consideration, the Bill …
Somerset Council is expanding its highly successful Slinky service by acquiring seven new minibuses, following 18 months of impressive performance. The Slinky service offers digital demand-responsive transport, allowing …
Somerset Council is set to enhance its innovative Slinky demand-responsive transport service by adding seven new minibuses—a move fueled by the “tremendous success” of the service since its relaunch 18 months ago. The Digital …
A significant portion of Bath and North East Somerset faces the prospect of losing all bus services as funding for the two essential routes, X91 and 99, is set to expire in March. These buses were introduced to serve the Chew …
For over ten years, Joe Crowley has been a beloved fixture on BBC’s Countryfile, traveling across Britain to highlight rural communities, stunning landscapes, and the powerful stories of those who live there. Known for his …
Plans are underway to establish a pioneering “forest kindergarten” nursery near Stogumber Cricket Club in rural Somerset. Rebecca Moore, founder of Lille and Wild—a local pre-school education provider based in the village of …
Plans are underway to establish a “forest kindergarten” nursery adjacent to a rural cricket club in Somerset. Rebecca Moore, founder of Lille and Wild—a pre-school education provider based in the quaint village of …
In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that …
A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and …
Three school heads from the Moorland Federation are trading classrooms for countryside trails as they cycle across Exmoor to raise essential funds for Somerset’s air ambulance service. On Tuesday, December 2, educators Mr …
Nestled in the picturesque Somerset countryside, this exquisite 19th-century country home effortlessly combines timeless character with contemporary living. Boasting four spacious bedrooms, the property offers ample space for …