Major 200-Home Development Threatens Village’s Unique Triangular Shape Sunday, January 4, 2026 failand development village somerset planning housing greenbelt biodiversity community residents Failand, a distinctive village in North Somerset known for its near-perfect triangular layout, may soon see this unique shape altered by a large new housing development. Currently home to roughly 350 residences, Failand’s … Read More
Characterful Village of Oake Gains Greater Control Over Future Housing Through Approved Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development village planning taunton wellington greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, has taken a significant step in shaping its future housing landscape with the recent approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. After years of collaborative … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Gains Control Over Future Housing with New Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan somerset housing development planning taunton wellington village greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, situated between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset, has secured greater influence over future housing development through the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Nestled between the A38 and … Read More
The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned for 82 Years to Aid WWII Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber evacuation wwii military ghosttown history village abandoned sacrifice england Nestled in the English countryside lies Imber, a village frozen in time for 82 years. Once a bustling rural community, Imber was evacuated in 1943 during World War II to provide the British military with a training ground … Read More
The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned 82 Years Ago to Aid WWII Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber abandoned village wwii history evacuation military heritage nazis england Nestled in the heart of England lies Imber, a village frozen in time for 82 years. In 1943, during World War II, the residents of Imber were evacuated to allow the British Army to use the area for training exercises in … Read More
The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned 82 Years Ago to Aid War Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber abandoned village worldwarii nazis military evacuation history england training Nestled in the heart of England lies Imber, a village abandoned 82 years ago during World War II. In 1943, villagers were ordered to leave as the British Army took over the area for military training purposes in preparation … Read More