Ice Cream Van Tours Bath Area to Engage Public on Housing Plans for 27,000 New Homes Sunday, October 26, 2025 housing planning bath consultation development community affordable localplan infrastructure sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched an innovative outreach initiative using a converted 1990 Mr Whippy-style ice cream van, now brightly painted in orange, to engage the public on a major consultation about … Read More
Ice Cream Van Tours Bath and North East Somerset to Explain Plans for 27,000 New Homes Sunday, October 26, 2025 housing development consultation bath northeastsomerset localplan homes community sustainability infrastructure Bath and North East Somerset Council has creatively transformed a 1990s Mr Whippy-style ice cream van into a mobile consultation hub, branded as the “van with a plan,” to engage residents on its ambitious local housing … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: Celebrating a Glorious County and Its Rich Traditions Sunday, October 26, 2025 autumn somerset apples cider orchards keats harvest wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy As autumn arrives in Somerset, it’s time to pull down the shutters, gather firewood, and prepare for the approaching winter. Yet, this season is also a moment to celebrate — particularly here, where centuries of rich apple … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: A Timeless Celebration of Harvest and Heritage Sunday, October 26, 2025 somerset autumn cider orchards harvest keats wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy tradition As autumn settles over Somerset, the county readies itself for the cozy months ahead—fires are lit, shutters drawn, and the last of the harvest gathered. But beyond preparation, this season offers a vibrant reason to … Read More
Somerset's Cheddar Could Revive Historic Hydropower with Ambitious New Project Thursday, October 23, 2025 hydropower cheddar renewableenergy somerset community hydroelectric greenenergy sustainability education energy A bold new project is set to breathe life back into Cheddar’s long-standing hydropower heritage by installing a modern hydroelectric system at the site of Cox’s Mill Hotel. Once a bustling center powered by water, Cox’s Mill … Read More
Josie Gibson Embraces 40 with Unshakable Confidence and Joy Tuesday, October 21, 2025 josiegibson confidence ageing thismorning sustainability renovation offgrid tvpresenter bigbrother selfacceptance Josie Gibson, beloved This Morning presenter and 2010 Big Brother champion, is celebrating her 40th birthday with an inspiring new outlook on life. Far from dreading the milestone, Josie views aging as a privilege and a … Read More