‘We got it wrong’ on Glastonbury regeneration, Somerset Council says Monday, December 15, 2025 glastonbury somerset regeneration lifefactory audit governance liquidation council funding infrastructure Somerset Council’s chief executive, Duncan Sharkey, has publicly acknowledged significant mistakes in handling the regeneration of Glastonbury’s Life Factory project. Once a derelict site on Morland Road, the Red Brick … Read More
‘We Got It Wrong’ on Glastonbury Regeneration, Admits Somerset Council Monday, December 15, 2025 glastonbury somerset regeneration lifefactory somersetcouncil governance audit projectmanagement funding infrastructure Somerset Council’s chief executive, Duncan Sharkey, has publicly admitted that the council mishandled the Glastonbury regeneration project known as the Life Factory. This initiative, part of the £23.6 million Glastonbury town … Read More
Frome: The Charming Somerset Town Where You Might Even Bump Into a Celebrity Sunday, December 14, 2025 frome somerset christmas market celebrities independent heritage sustainability shopping community Frome, a picturesque town in eastern Somerset, has a unique appeal that surprises visitors and locals alike. It’s not every day you might find Hollywood A-lister Hugh Grant casually picking up a sausage roll at Parsons … Read More
Frome: The Charming Somerset Town Where You Might Bump Into a Celebrity Sunday, December 14, 2025 frome somerset christmas market celebrities independent history vintage sustainability community Frome, a charming market town in eastern Somerset, offers more than just historic cobblestone streets and independent shops—it’s also a surprising hotspot for celebrity visitors. A few years ago, staff at Parsons Bakery were … Read More
Inside British Acting Legend Jane Seymour’s Stunning Former Home Sunday, December 14, 2025 janeseymour stcatherinescourt manorhouse historichomes somerset filmset recordingstudio gardendesign listedbuildings celebrityhome Jane Seymour’s enchanting former residence, often hailed as one of England’s most beautiful homes, has just been listed for sale at £12.5 million. This Grade I listed manor, nestled in Bath, Somerset, was the British … Read More
Death Notices and Funeral Announcements from Somerset This Week Sunday, December 14, 2025 obituaries funerals somerset tributes memorials community condolences bereavement announcements remembrance Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a cherished tradition, and we are honored by the trust our community places in us to share these important messages. Every notice published in our newspaper and on … Read More