The Rise and Fall of Somerset’s Beloved Blobbyland Family Theme Park Friday, March 27, 2026 blobbyland mrblobby somerset noeledmonds themepark cricketstthomas abandoned 1990s nostalgia demolition sport Blobbyland, the enchanting theme park inspired by Mr Blobby and created by Noel Edmonds, opened its doors at Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, in 1994. At the height of Blobbymania, when the pink, polka-dotted character was a … Read More
No Shops in Taunton’s Orchard Grove Estate Until 1,000 Homes Completed Friday, March 27, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development community planning somerset facilities infrastructure developers Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between … Read More
£350,000 Invested in Somerset Gully Clearing to Prevent Flooding and Keep Roads Open Friday, March 27, 2026 somerset flooding gullies drainage floodprevention riversauthority infrastructure publicsafety dredging jetting Somerset is set to receive a significant boost in flood prevention efforts with up to £350,000 allocated for gully clearing over the next year. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of key roads being cut off by flooding, … Read More
Somerset Announces Strong 12-Man Squad for Glamorgan Friendly as Championship Preparation Intensifies Thursday, March 26, 2026 somerset glamorgan cricket countychampionship preseason squadselection jasonkerr batting bowling matchpreparation sport Somerset County Cricket Club has unveiled a promising 12-man squad ahead of their three-day friendly against Glamorgan, marking a crucial step in their build-up to the upcoming County Championship season. The match, hosted at … Read More
6,000-Year-Old Trackway Unearthed by Chance in Somerset Thursday, March 26, 2026 archaeology neolithic trackway somerset prehistory discovery ancestors preservation history heritage During routine work in Somerset, archaeologists made a stunning discovery: a 6,000-year-old trackway hidden beneath the landscape. This ancient pathway, constructed by Neolithic people, offers rare insight into early human … Read More
‘I quit London for Somerset – I was smug but now fear I made a mistake’ Thursday, March 26, 2026 somerset bath london mortgage commuting costofliving relocation family workfromhome finance In 2018, Jessica Barratt left London after 16 years and moved to Bath, Somerset, seeking a calmer life away from her cramped Brixton flat. She purchased a terraced house with stunning views of the countryside and a spacious … Read More