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Work on £3.7m transport hub in Taunton to start after Christmas Monday, December 8, 2025 transport taunton buses construction infrastructure sussex somerset publictransport development community sport Somerset Council has confirmed that construction of Taunton’s new £3.7 million transport hub will commence shortly after Christmas. This development marks a significant step in replacing the now-defunct Tower Street facility, … Read More
Fire Erupts in Somerset Seaside Town Tuesday, November 18, 2025 fire sussex emergency response somerset seaside blaze fire-engines local containment A fire has broken out in a Somerset seaside town, prompting an immediate response from local fire services. Several fire engines are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze. Residents are advised to stay clear of …
Historic Somerset Railway Celebrates Dual Operation with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway steam heritage diesel signalling sussex cranmore volunteers timetable locomotive Railway enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that allows it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time. This milestone enhancement … Read More
Soaring Rents in Somerset Spark Homelessness Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 rents sussex homelessness somerest bath northsomerset ons affordablehousing rentincrease housingcrisis Average private rents in Bath and North East Somerset surged by £152 a month, reaching £1,755 in the year leading up to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a steep 9.5% increase, … Read More
Peter Andre Reflects on Meeting Prince Harry at WellChild Awards Monday, September 15, 2025 peterandre princeharry wellchild charity parenthood nhs awards sussex california london Pop icon Peter Andre and his wife, Dr. Emily MacDonagh, recently attended the WellChild Awards, a cherished charity event dedicated to supporting children with complex health needs. At the event, Peter had the unique … Read More