Somerset

Sunday, June 30, 2024 somerset churches thefts security theft ecclesiastical warning break-ins risk management historic

Churches in Somerset are on high alert after a recent surge in thefts targeting historic religious buildings. Ecclesiastical, a specialized insurer, is issuing a warning to churches to ramp up security measures to deter … Read More

Saturday, June 29, 2024 somerset hotel restaurant glastonbury upgrade venue ownership bar hospitality

The Well Inn, a well-known hotel located near Glastonbury in Somerset, has recently come under new ownership. Imran Ali, a seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience, has taken the reins and is set on … Read More

Thursday, June 27, 2024 glastonbury festival 2024 drone weather pilton somerset met office celestial nhs music performers

The 2024 Glastonbury Festival kicked off in Pilton, Somerset with a stunning drone display and fireworks over the Pyramid Stage. The highly anticipated drone show, featuring 576 drones, was designed by the local company … Read More

Sunday, June 23, 2024 ilchester history executions gallows somerset town hang-fairs gaol dark rowdy revelry

Ilchester, originally a Roman town named Lendinis, was the site of a fort and town on the Fosse Way, serving as one of two regional capitals for the Durotriges tribe. Throughout its extensive history, it has housed a Friary, … Read More

Friday, June 21, 2024 karting track somerset warehouse electric jobs economy planning council consultation

A proposal to transform an empty warehouse in Keynsham into an electric karting track has the potential to generate around 40 jobs. TeamSport, a company with 35 karting centers across the UK, including one in Avonmouth, aims … Read More

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 somerset council homes west somerset rainbow way minehead open house low carbon technology tenants construction zero-carbon local residents

West Somerset Council is nearing completion of the first council homes in over 30 years. The development at Rainbow Way in Minehead is set to offer 54 homes, comprising a mix of 33 flats and 21 houses. A special Open House … Read More