Castle Cary railway station, one of Somerset’s busiest, has undergone a thorough restoration of its ticket office and waiting room thanks to an £835,000 investment. The station attracts more than 370,000 passengers each year …
Plans to develop a larger farm shop, café, and holiday lets at North Farm on the edge of Pawlett, a small Somerset village, have been given the go-ahead by Somerset Council. North Farm, situated off the A38 Bristol Road …
Plans to expand facilities at North Farm on the outskirts of the small Somerset village of Pawlett have been officially approved. Located off the A38 Bristol Road between Bridgwater and Highbridge, North Farm currently hosts …
Starting October 31, fewer major housing planning decisions in Somerset will be made by councillors in public meetings, following recent changes to UK planning law. These reforms form part of the Labour government’s …
A hosepipe ban has been introduced, impacting approximately 1.4 million water customers across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. This measure is aimed at conserving water supplies amid ongoing dry conditions. The restrictions …
Somerset have bolstered their prospects of securing their first ever County Championship title with the acquisition of New Zealand international Henry Nicholls for the remaining six matches of the season. The 34-year-old …
The Woolpack Inn, a historic Grade II listed pub situated in the heart of Beckington, Somerset, is set for extensive refurbishment subject to planning approval. Located on Warminster Road near Frome, the pub traces its …
Wessex Water has enforced a hosepipe ban across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset, effective from midnight, marking the first such restriction in 50 years. This measure comes amid weeks of hot and dry weather contributing to a …
Wessex Water has introduced a hosepipe ban affecting many areas across Somerset, Wiltshire, and Dorset, marking the company’s first such restriction in five decades. The ban, which commenced at midnight, impacts approximately …
A serial burglar, Charlie Woodford, 27, has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison after a fingerprint found on a Sainsbury’s bag for life linked him to a series of commercial burglaries. Woodford was connected …
Plans to establish a new dog walking area near the Somerset village of Cheddar have been rejected following a decision by the Planning Inspectorate. The proposal, submitted by Sam Jones shortly before Christmas 2025, aimed to …
A man has tragically died following a collision in Bridgwater, Somerset. Emergency services were called to Barhams Close at approximately 6.30am on Monday 17 August after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a …
A tragic incident occurred in Bridgwater, Somerset, early Monday morning when a pedestrian lost his life following a collision with a vehicle. Emergency services responded to the scene in Barhams Close at approximately …
Experienced fast bowler Jake Ball has committed to Somerset for the 2027 season, signing a new one-year contract with the county. Now aged 35, Ball is in the latter stages of his career but remains a vital asset for Somerset …
Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting residents in Bath and the wider Somerset region, marking its first such restriction in 50 years. The ban will take effect from midnight on Tuesday and applies to all 1.4 …