Nearly 100 New Homes Planned as First Phase of Major Ilminster Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon sustainable planning affordable cycleway greenspace somerset Ilminster is set to see significant growth with the proposed first phase of a major housing development offering nearly 100 new homes. Persimmon Homes South West has secured outline planning permission from Somerset Council … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Prime Minister's Support on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project Monday, January 12, 2026 tidallagoon renewableenergy somerset infrastructure cleanenergy hinkleypoint government jobs environment sustainable Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to personally engage with plans for an ambitious £11 billion tidal lagoon in Somerset. The proposed project, led by … Read More
Somerset Couple Builds Their Dream Home ‘Like Lego’ Using Polystyrene Blocks Friday, November 28, 2025 somerset diy homebuilding polystyrene insulation budget icf renovation construction sustainable Hannah Bird and her husband Charlie, a professional golfer, are breaking the mould with their budget-friendly approach to building a home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Instead of bricks and mortar, the 26-year-old couple are … Read More
Bath Riverside Redevelopment Unveils Stunning Student Living with Charity Hub Thursday, October 16, 2025 bath riverside studenthousing charity community architecture housing development panoramicviews sustainable Hollis Wharf, a striking new residential development on Bath’s Lower Bristol Road, is set to welcome its first residents this autumn. This five-storey building houses 120 thoughtfully designed student accommodations, … Read More
Bath’s E-Scooter and E-Bike Scheme Goes 24/7, Ending the Midnight Curfew Monday, September 29, 2025 escooter ebike dotsystem westofengland transportation nightsafety metro mayor bathscooters sustainable micromobility sport The West of England’s popular e-scooter and e-bike hire scheme is launching a 24-hour service, lifting the previous midnight closure that limited availability overnight in Bristol, Bath, and South Gloucestershire. Since its … Read More
Independent Frome Florist Bramble & Wild Relocates and Launches Flower Farm Saturday, September 13, 2025 florist frome ilminster flowers flowerfarm sustainable britishgrown wedding independent floristry For 14 years, Bramble & Wild has been a beloved independent florist in Frome, renowned for its romantic, rustic floral designs, wedding flowers, and thoughtfully curated gifts. Founded and run by Grace Salter Haskins and … Read More