Wincanton Racecourse Raises Alarms Over Proposed Increase in Betting Duty Wednesday, September 10, 2025 wincanton horseracing bettingduty gambling treasury economy ukpolitics remotebetting tourism regulation Wincanton Racecourse has voiced serious concerns regarding the Treasury’s proposal to harmonise the Remote Betting and Gaming Duty (RBGD) into a single rate. The Glastonbury and Somerton MP, who recently visited the … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Somerset Lidl with Larger Store and New Facilities Wednesday, September 3, 2025 lidl somerset wincanton supermarket redevelopment planning construction employment sustainability drivethru Lidl has submitted multi-million pound plans to Somerset Council proposing the demolition of their existing supermarket in Wincanton to make way for a larger, modern replacement. The proposed development aims to improve the … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Loss of Nearly £240,000 in Funding for Local Services Thursday, August 7, 2025 somerset wincanton housing development affordablehousing community viability section106 devonshirehomes planning Residents of Wincanton, a growing town in Somerset, may miss out on nearly £240,000 intended for local community facilities if proposed changes to a housing development are approved. Devonshire Homes is currently building 31 … Read More
New Hinkley Point C Warehouse Launches in Weston-super-Mare, Creating 70 Jobs Wednesday, June 11, 2025 hinkleypointc wincanton nuclear logistics warehouse employment edfenergy gxo supplychain ukindustry A key supply chain partner for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has inaugurated a major new warehouse in Weston-super-Mare, further enhancing support for this landmark energy project. Last year, American logistics … Read More
Weapons Seized Following Disturbance on Residential Street in Somerset Tuesday, May 20, 2025 somerset wincanton police arrest affray weapons airrifle investigation cctv seizure On Sunday, May 11, a man in his 50s was arrested following a disturbance on Crocker Way, a quiet residential street in Wincanton, Somerset. The incident began around 3:45 pm when a member of the public alerted Avon and … Read More
Tributes Paid to Former Naval Officer and Pillar of the Wincanton Community Wednesday, May 7, 2025 community royalnavy wincanton volunteer leadership legacy transport service tribute pancreaticcancer sport The Wincanton community has come together to honor Andrew “Andy” Chilton, a cherished local figure and former Royal Navy serviceman who passed away at 73 from pancreatic cancer on April 1. A service held at Yeovil … Read More