Josie Gibson’s Eco-Home Renovation Challenges Family Bonds Thursday, August 7, 2025 josiegibson ecohouse offgrid diy somerset family renovation sustainability tvshow stress Josie Gibson, 40, is embarking on an ambitious project to convert her rundown Somerset property into an eco-friendly, mostly off-grid home. The transformation, documented in the upcoming ITV series “Josie Gibson’s Big … Read More
Somerset Soft Play Centres Join Ranks with Global Icons in Tripadvisor Awards Thursday, August 7, 2025 somerset softplay familyfun tripadvisor awards children playcentres familyadventures taunton cheddar Two soft play centres in Somerset have earned prestigious international recognition this week. Space Adventurers in Taunton and Ocean Adventurers in Cheddar have each been awarded the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice … Read More
Met Office Forecasts Rising UK Temperatures Early Next Week Thursday, August 7, 2025 metoffice ukweather temperatures somerset heatwave forecast weatherupdate rain sunshine tropicalstorm The Met Office has forecast a weekend of mixed weather across the UK, featuring sunshine interspersed with showers, followed by a significant rise in temperatures at the start of next week. While recent days have seen a dip … Read More
Big Crackdown on Boy Racers and Dangerous Driving Through Cheddar Gorge Thursday, August 7, 2025 cheddar police traffic driving racing safety somerset enforcement community gorge Avon and Somerset Police have been granted new powers to combat dangerous driving and illegal racing through Cheddar Gorge, a scenic yet troubled stretch of road. Under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO), police can … Read More
Farmland Scheme Near Yeovil to Unlock 600 New Homes in South Somerset Thursday, August 7, 2025 phosphate somerset yeovil development housing environment wastewater mitigation farmland planning South Somerset is set to benefit from a significant farmland scheme that could enable the construction of at least 600 new homes in the coming years. This initiative follows environmental constraints caused by a 2020 Dutch … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Loss of Nearly £240,000 in Funding for Local Services Thursday, August 7, 2025 somerset wincanton housing development affordablehousing community viability section106 devonshirehomes planning Residents of Wincanton, a growing town in Somerset, may miss out on nearly £240,000 intended for local community facilities if proposed changes to a housing development are approved. Devonshire Homes is currently building 31 … Read More