Villagers Rally to Revive Bayford’s Unicorn Inn with £300,000 Investment Tuesday, January 6, 2026 community pub southernengland villagers investment revival volunteers restoration shareholders bayford In a remarkable display of community spirit, the villagers of Bayford, Somerset, have successfully resurrected their beloved local pub. The Unicorn Inn, which closed its doors in 2024, was purchased at auction by a dedicated … Read More
Residents Rally Against Housing Scheme Threatening Batheaston’s Historic Character Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston conservation housing brutalism development heritage planning architecture cotswolds villagers Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a recently approved housing development that threatens the village’s historic gateway. Despite over 120 objections and advice from the conservation department … Read More
Live: Villagers Warned as Roof Fire Erupts in Somerset Sunday, May 11, 2025 somerset fire emergency rooffire firefighters villagers safety blaze incident response A fire has broken out on the roof of a building in Somerset, prompting an urgent response from local firefighters. Residents in nearby villages have been warned to stay alert as emergency services work to contain the blaze. … Read More