A Somerset children’s home has been suspended as part of a broader effort to revamp residential care and support services across the county. Following recent Ofsted inspections, the Homes and Horizons partnership—a …
The UK is home to countless stunning towns and villages, each with its own unique charm. Among them, Frome in Somerset stands out as an unforgettable destination that beautifully blends history with contemporary life. Unlike …
A £1 million initiative to stabilise the cliffs along Minehead’s North Hill has been postponed due to staffing shortages and governance issues within Somerset Council. North Hill, spanning almost five miles toward Porlock and …
Benefit fraud in Somerset has surged, partly due to Somerset Council’s failure to upgrade its outdated benefits processing systems. Established in April 2023, the council inherited legacy systems from its four predecessor …
A new glamping site is set to be developed near the East Somerset Railway in Somerset, pending approval from local authorities. The heritage railway operates seasonal steam and diesel services along a short stretch between …
A jury at Bristol Crown Court has been told there is a “real possibility” that Evelyn Ballentyne, the mother of four-week-old Atticus Bartlett, caused the fatal injuries to her infant son, rather than his father, Tony …
A significant fire erupted at the Saxonvale warehouse site in Frome on Wednesday, July 1, prompting an extensive emergency response. Around 3 p.m., flames and thick smoke enveloped the Western Warehouse building, leading to …
The M5 motorway in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused significant delays. Traffic was backed up as emergency services attended the scene, but lanes have now been cleared, and vehicles are moving smoothly once again. …
A once “minging” office block in central Taunton is set for transformation into 111 new flats designed specifically for NHS staff, following approval by the local planning committee. Somerset Council sold the C Block of …
A renewed effort is underway to redevelop the former Greencore factory site on Prestleigh Road in Evercreech, Somerset, nearly two years after the previous application was rejected on appeal. The factory closed in November …
Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unanimously approved by the local council, despite concerns raised by nearby farmers about construction impacts. Lovell Homes is developing its Station Fields site on …
Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare, once slated for closure due to costly repairs, may now have a future thanks to a new initiative backed by local town councillors. Earlier this year, North Somerset Council announced plans …
In 2014, CNN Travel recognized Clevedon Pier as one of the world’s most beautiful piers. This stunning structure is the only pier in the UK to have won the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award three times. Now, The Telegraph …
Named one of the world’s most beautiful piers by CNN Travel in 2014 and a three-time winner of the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award, Clevedon Pier stands proudly on the Severn Estuary in Somerset. This Victorian …
Residents of Bridgwater, North Petherton, and nearby villages are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park, a serene 42-hectare green space nestled close to junction 24 of …