Riverside Countryside Retreat Near Bristol Hits the Market Friday, July 11, 2025 riverside countryside auction land southgloucestershire riverfrome fruittrees camping greenery rural A rare opportunity has arisen to own a picturesque piece of South Gloucestershire countryside, just eight miles from Bristol. This 0.65-acre riverside plot, nestled beside the serene River Frome near the village of Frampton … Read More
Farm-to-Pool Dream Realised as Warminster Unveils New Rural Swim School Friday, July 4, 2025 swimming rural warminster puddleducks manorfarm education community children inclusive pool In Warminster, a family-run farm has transformed part of its land into a vibrant swimming space, blending rural charm with community spirit. Manor Farm, located in Tytherington, has partnered with Puddle Ducks Bristol and … Read More
Somerset GPs Warn of Crisis as Surgeries Face Unsustainable Pressure Thursday, July 3, 2025 somerset gps healthcare rural funding nhs crisis staffing access infrastructure GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some … Read More
Bus Route Extension Planned After Crucial Village Service Cancellation Thursday, July 3, 2025 buses rural transport southgloucestershire wottonunderedge publictransport busroutes community extension accessibility sport A bus route serving rural communities is set for extension following the cancellation of a “vital” local service, which campaigners say has inflicted significant damage. The discontinued 84/54 route connected … Read More
Calls for Free Parking and Financial Relief to Revive Small Town Shops Thursday, July 3, 2025 parking businessrates smallbusiness highstreet localeconomy retail rural grants councillors b&nes Independent councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are urging the local council to take stronger action to support small and rural businesses, highlighting the risk of widespread closures under current policies. The … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Compensation for Businesses Impacted by M5 Roadworks Wednesday, June 25, 2025 m5 somerset roadworks compensation business infrastructure planning transport government rural A Somerset MP is pressing the government to provide fair compensation to businesses losing revenue due to prolonged roadworks near Junction 26 of the M5 and the Chelston Link Road, currently closed for a £5.7 million upgrade. … Read More