New Starbucks Store Opens at Somerset’s Oaktree Business Park Wednesday, November 26, 2025 starbucks somerset highbridge coffee newopening festive sustainability delivery reusablecup toogoodtogo Starbucks has expanded its presence in Somerset with the opening of a brand-new store at the Oaktree Business Park in Highbridge. This vibrant new location welcomes customers from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Edges Closer Following Government Backing Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax levy infrastructure visitor-economy christmas-market local-government heritage sustainability Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement has empowered local leaders with new authority. Renowned for its stunning Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths, and a … Read More
Bridge Over Calm Waters Marks New Strawberry Line Link in Cheddar Sunday, November 23, 2025 strawberryline activetravel cheddar somerset cycling walking infrastructure community bridge sustainability A significant missing link in Somerset’s expanding Strawberry Line path has officially opened, enhancing cycling and walking accessibility for residents south of the Cheddar Yeo. This new section bridges the “Kings of Wessex … Read More
Somerset Church Secures £18,000 Grant to Pioneer Carbon Reduction Efforts Saturday, November 22, 2025 taunton minster somerset carbon cut church energy sustainability diocese environment Taunton Minster, a historic Grade I-listed church in Somerset, has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Grant programme to help reduce its carbon footprint and transition to greener … Read More
Somerset Church Receives £18,000 Grant to Pioneer Carbon Reduction Saturday, November 22, 2025 tauntonminster carbonreduction sustainability churchofengland netzero retrofit greenenergy environmentaltaskforce diocesebathandwells renewableenergy Taunton Minster in Somerset is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability after securing an £18,000 grant from the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Grant programme. This funding supports churches in … Read More
Wayford Residents Rally to Halt Controversial Solar Farm Proposal Friday, November 21, 2025 wayford somerset solarfarm renewableenergy planningappeal sustainability landscape publicinquiry environment community Residents of Wayford, a small village in Somerset, are racing against time to oppose plans for a large solar farm proposed on Mahe Farm, located on Chard Lane between Chard and Crewkerne. The project, initiated by Milton … Read More