Calls for urgent action after two deaths at Frome travellers’ site Thursday, April 9, 2026 frome sommerset travellers residential inspection licensing deaths council planning housing Somerset councillor Adam Boyden has called for immediate inspection and intervention at the Pines Residential Site, a traveller community in Frome, after two residents recently died under non-suspicious circumstances. Located … Read More
Somerset Teacher Faces Isolation Amid Motability Scheme Overhaul Tuesday, April 7, 2026 motability disability wheelchair motabilityscheme sommerset accessibility mileage lifestyle disabilityrights transportation sport Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, says sweeping changes to the Motability scheme threaten to confine her to her home. The updated rules, coming into effect later this year, will … Read More
Future of Watchet Paper Mill Site Remains Uncertain a Decade After Closure Saturday, January 3, 2026 watchet papermill brownfield redevelopment socialhousing community housing sommerset planning bypass A decade after the closure of the historic Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, the future of this once-thriving industrial site remains uncertain. Operating since 1652, the mill had long been a prominent producer of … Read More
Somerset NHS Midwife Trades Scrubs for Sequins to Compete in Miss England Saturday, November 15, 2025 midwife pageant missengland sommerset healthcare beauty empowerment maternity theatre dkms Skye Dorland, a dedicated NHS midwife from Somerset, is trading her scrubs and crocs for sequins and high heels as she competes in the Miss England pageant. At just 23 years old, Skye recently earned the title of Miss … Read More
Most Beautiful City in the World Is in Somerset and Boasts the UK’s Best Christmas Market Friday, November 14, 2025 bath christmas market sommerset travel festival architecture history tourism winter Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the historic city of Bath has been crowned the most beautiful city in the world during the autumn season—and its charm endures year-round. Alongside its stunning scenery, Bath features one of … Read More
Major Brands Unveil New Stores in Clarks Village Summer Spectacle Wednesday, August 27, 2025 clarksvillage sommerset retail shopping hatley prodirect popups sportswear childrenswear outlets sport This summer, Somerset’s Clarks Village is buzzing with excitement as several prominent brands have launched new stores, enhancing the shopping experience for visitors. Among the latest arrivals are a children’s wear … Read More