Why Reopening the Portishead Railway Line Is Essential: A Personal Journey Sunday, April 26, 2026 portishead railway transport travel commuting infrastructure urban reopening sustainability connectivity On my recent journey to Portishead, I experienced firsthand the challenges facing commuters in the area—a situation that underscores the urgent need to reopen the railway line. Traveling the 32-mile distance took … Read More
Somerset Town Transformed with Launch of New Car-Free Route Saturday, April 18, 2026 taunton somerset carfree pedestrian urban development sustainability transportation masterplan community sport Taunton, a historic town in Somerset, has taken a significant stride towards sustainable urban living with the opening of a new car-free route across the town center. This initiative is part of a comprehensive redevelopment … Read More
American in Bath Shares One Major Difference Between UK and US Life Monday, February 16, 2026 walkability uk america bath cities pedestrian transport culture travel urban Many travelers notice striking cultural differences when visiting a new country, and for American influencer Amber Kacherian, her recent two-week stay in the UK has been no exception. With a following of 396,000 on social … Read More
Former Bridgwater Pub Site Set for Potential Transformation into Nine Homes Amid Appeal Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bridgwater development housing planning appeal somerset council redevelopment residential urban The former Three Crowns pub site at 15 St. Mary Street in Bridgwater town centre could be redeveloped into nine new homes, pending the outcome of a planning appeal. The pub shuttered in 2003, and permission for its demolition … Read More
Plans for 92 Homes in Bath’s New City Quarter Set for Key Vote Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bath housing development council regeneration planning bathquays construction partnership urban Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to transform a city centre car park into a vibrant new residential quarter. The proposals involve constructing 96 flats on the Green Street car park as part of … Read More
Somerset Company’s Bee-Friendly Garden Wins RHS Chelsea People’s Choice Award Wednesday, May 28, 2025 bees gardening biodiversity sustainability pollinators rhschelsea protek urban conservation beekeeping A unique bee-friendly garden co-created by a Somerset-based company has earned the prestigious RHS People’s Choice Award at RHS Chelsea 2025. Protek partnered with the charity Bees for Development to create the striking Bees … Read More