A popular coastal cycle route in Somerset may soon see upgrades to enhance walking and cycling. Somerset Coastal Cycle Route Set For Improvements Under New Plan Hey, I read something interesting. A cycle route could get fixed up. It links two coastal towns in Somerset. The route is called National Cycle Network route 33. People…
Figures reveal hotspots, with one M4 camera nabbing nearly 14000 drivers in 2024, highlighting speeding issues in Somerset. Revealed Speed Cameras Catching the Most Motorists in Somerset Speeding happened a lot in Somerset last year. People got caught by speed cameras. BristolLive got some data using public records. The data showed where many drivers got…
A housing plan for nearly 150 homes near Crewkerne faces appeal after being rejected due to privacy, flooding, and design issues. Crewkerne Housing Development Faces Appeal After Council Rejection About 150 houses might get built near Crewkerne. James Tizzard got initial approval back in 2020. The plan was for houses near Kithill and the railway.…
Somerset house prices increased by 3.5% in 2024, reaching £282,000, but lagged behind the 4.6% UK average growth. Somerset House Prices Rise But Slower Than UK Average Increase in 2024 Somerset house prices went up this past year. However, the increase was less than the UK average. In Somerset, the average house cost £282,000. This…
Halse saved The New Inn pub. Community effort tripled turnover and boosted local economy, offering jobs and support. Somerset Village Rescues Pub Turning It Into Thriving Community Hub Village pubs are special places. They are more than just bars; they are community hubs where people share stories and make friends. The New Inn at Halse…
Lime Kiln Inn can serve drinks at events like bike nights after Somerset Council approved a license change despite noise concerns. Somerset Pub Can Serve Alcohol Outdoors During Popular Bike Nights A pub can now serve drinks outside. The Lime Kiln Inn is in Somerset and sits on the A372 road. The pub is near…
A £37,000 swoop in Plymouth uncovered illegal tobacco, vapes, and cash, across numerous shops in Devon and Somerset. Plymouth Shops Targeted in £37k Illegal Tobacco and Vape Seizure Officers seized illegal goods recently. They found tobacco, vapes, and cash. The total value was about £37,000. This happened during a five-week operation. They checked shops across…
Explore Easter trails, garden tours, photo shows, and Regency events at National Trust sites near Somerset in Spring 2025. Wiltshire National Trust Sites Host Spring Events Starting April 2025 Spring events happen at National Trust sites in Wiltshire. Days are getting longer and flowers are blooming. There are Easter events, garden tours, and photo shows.…
North Petherton is nearing a new GP surgery to meet growing healthcare needs due to recent housing developments. Somerset Town Closer to Getting New GP Surgery After Housing Growth North Petherton might get a new doctor’s office soon. Local health leaders committed to making it happen. The town added many homes recently and more are…
Retired Sergeant Major, Mr. P, wins £10,000 a month for a year in the Set For Life draw. Somerset Man Celebrates National Lottery Set For Life Game Win Okay, so a guy in Somerset just won something cool. They call him Mr. P. He’s a retired Sergeant Major who played the National Lottery’s Set for…