Somerset

Friday, May 2, 2025 fire m5 somerset blaze firefighters motorway smoke flames highway inferno

A massive blaze erupted near the M5 motorway in Somerset, catching the attention of passing drivers as smoke and flames billowed into the sky. Firefighters swiftly mobilized to tackle the inferno, working tirelessly to …

Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset railway heritage mainline transportation tourism funding connection reconnection revitalization

Conservative and Liberal Democrat officials have urged the government to fund a plan to reconnect the West Somerset Railway (WSR) to the mainline rail services, aiming to enhance the region’s transportation and tourism … Read More

Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset walking cycling route infrastructure upgrade community accessibility preservation heritage

Residents and visitors walking and cycling between two bustling Somerset towns can now enjoy an enhanced journey following a significant upgrade to a local cycle route. Known as the Frome’s Missing Links project, the … Read More

Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset homes development midsomer norton barratt homes new builds affordable launch sustainable families

Construction is well underway for 163 new homes in Midsomer Norton, with a much-anticipated launch of show homes this weekend. Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to visit Somer Meadows on Saturday, May 3, for the … Read More

Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset pub history reopening thatched-roof triscombe taunton 400 years celebration landmark

The historic Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Taunton, is set to welcome patrons once again, unveiling its 400 years of rich history in a grand reopening event scheduled for Friday, May 2. Having withstood seven previous … Read More

Thursday, May 1, 2025 may day somerset morris dancers beltane ceremony glastonbury tradition festivities event celebrations local

The May Day celebrations in Somerset were filled with traditional festivities as morris dancers took to the streets to mark the occasion. In addition, crowds gathered to witness the sunrise at the Glastonbury Beltane ceremony …