We Live in Somerset's Forgotten Valley: Bus Cuts Are Disrupting Our Lives Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset buses rural transport cuts community weca publictransport accessibility villages sport Villagers in the rural heart of North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing serious disruption after significant cuts to their bus services. Over recent years, most scheduled bus routes through this area … Read More
The Somerset Villages Where You Might Spot Celebrities This Christmas Tuesday, December 23, 2025 somerset celebrities christmas villages baltonsborough bruton wells yeovil bath langport Somerset has become a welcoming retreat for numerous celebrities seeking peace away from the public eye. This Christmas, you might just catch sight of some of these famous residents enjoying the festive cheer in the county’s … Read More
New Homes Could Connect Two Villages – What You Need to Know Saturday, November 29, 2025 housing development villages community planning infrastructure localgovernment expansion settlements urbanplanning Plans for new housing developments have sparked discussions about the potential merging of two neighboring villages, currently separated by only around 100 metres. This close proximity means the proposed homes could … Read More
Somerset's Top Seven Places to Live Revealed in Acclaimed Style Guide Saturday, October 18, 2025 somerset lifestyle living communities towns villages muddystilettos 2026 realestate qualityoflife The 2026 edition of Muddy Stilettos, the renowned lifestyle magazine, has spotlighted the best places to live across the UK — and Somerset shines with seven towns and villages making the prestigious list. Celebrated for its … Read More
Small Somerset Villages Unite to Preserve Rural Heritage and Shape Future Growth Saturday, October 11, 2025 somerset villages neighbourhood plan rural development community heritage planning housing sustainability Residents of several small villages in Somerset are preparing to vote on a new plan that will influence how their communities develop over the next ten years. After extensive consultation, the Oake Neighbourhood Plan is set … Read More
Families at Risk of Missing Out on Free Childcare Due to Limited Local Places Tuesday, September 16, 2025 childcare freechildcare childcareplaces earlyeducation housingdevelopment somerset villages government community family Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has raised alarm over a critical shortage of local nursery spaces that could prevent families from fully benefiting from the government’s expanded free childcare scheme. Launched … Read More