Golden Retriever Experience: Dream Job Unveils Dark Reality Wednesday, July 30, 2025 goldenretriever animalwelfare neglect abuse rspca courtcase socialmedia viral somerset rescue What started as an animal lover’s dream job quickly turned into a nightmare for Kelly Jones*, 25, who joined The Golden Retriever Experience in Minehead in 2022. The business, admired worldwide for its joyful portrayal of … Read More
Community Unites to Save Watchet’s Beloved Knights Templar Swimming Pool Wednesday, July 30, 2025 watchet swimming fundraising community refurbishment school pool somerset education conservation The Knights Templar Swimming Pool in Watchet, Somerset, a vital hub for generations of swimmers, is set for a fresh start after a successful community fundraising campaign. On June 16, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and … Read More
Taunton Vintage Store Closes but Leaves Lasting Community Spirit Wednesday, July 30, 2025 taunton vintage antiques independent community closure somerset shop local friendship After three heartfelt years of serving the Taunton community, Lesley White, owner of the independent vintage and antique store Vintiques, has announced the closure of her beloved shop this September. The Somerset-based store, … Read More
Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival Cancelled Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset exmoor coast festival funding walking charity tourism exmoornationalpark community The much-anticipated Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival, designed to celebrate the stunning coastline of Somerset and support local businesses, has been cancelled this year due to a lack of funding. The inaugural festival … Read More
'Last pub standing' fights to keep community spirit alive in Bridgwater Tuesday, July 29, 2025 pub community bridgwater somerset commercialinn team local spirits jukebox food Pubs have always been a cornerstone of community life, and here at SomersetLive, we cherish the role they play in bringing people together. This year, we asked our readers to nominate their favourite pubs across Somerset for … Read More
‘Cramped and awkward’ homes could still come to Somerset town as appeal lodged Tuesday, July 29, 2025 sheptonmallet somerset housing development planning appeal pegasus countryside affordablehousing floodrisk Plans to build 18 to 22 homes on Westway Lane, Shepton Mallet, remain under consideration despite two refusals by local authorities. The Pegasus Planning Group initially proposed 22 homes, including seven affordable units, in … Read More