A builder in Gloucestershire scammed homeowners in Somerset. He took £54,000 and received a suspended sentence. Builder from Quedgeley Scams Homeowners Out of Thousands of Pounds A builder from Gloucestershire received a suspended sentence. This followed after he took money from people. Thomas Harris took £54,000 from three people in Somerset. The court case was…
Plans for 21 homes in Westonzoyland failed on appeal due to flood risk, pedestrian safety issues, and unsustainability. Westonzoyland Housing Plan Rejected Again Over Safety and Flood Concerns Someone wanted to build houses in Westonzoyland. Garry Baird applied to build homes in September 2023. He planned 21 new homes on Springway Lane. The location was…
A new 68-bedroom care home is coming to Taunton, promising luxury, eco-friendliness, and top-tier care for the elderly. Luxury Care Home to Open in Taunton Somerset by 2027 A new care home is coming to Taunton. It will have 68 bedrooms. The care home sits on a 1.35-acre site. The site is part of the…
Childrens shoes with illegal chemical levels were found in Devon stores during a Trading Standards check. Illegal Childrens Shoes Containing Banned Chemicals Found On Sale in Devon Some kids’ beach shoes with illegal chemicals turned up in Devon. Trading Standards checked stuff sold in southwest England and found six out of fifteen pairs with too…
A builder in Somerset took £54,000, did shoddy work, and left jobs unfinished, affecting three families. Builder Scams Somerset Homeowners Out of Thousands of Pounds A builder named Thomas Harris took money from locals and received a suspended sentence for his actions. He defrauded three people in Somerset, taking £54,000. The court heard that Harris…
Farmers protest in London against the proposed 20% inheritance tax, fearing ruin for family farms and food security risks. Devon Farmers Voice Concerns at London Inheritance Tax Protest Farmers protested in London with tractors. They fear new taxes threaten British farms. The government plans a 20% inheritance tax for farms over £1 million. They say…
Ham Hill will get a new visitor center that will have exhibits and classrooms. Construction begins in March. New Gateway Entrance Coming to Somerset’s Ham Hill Country Park Guess what? They’re building a new visitor center at Ham Hill! It’s near Yeovil and should start in March. The council first approved the plans way back…
A farmer discovered human bones near a flooded churchyard in Mudford, sparking concern and a police investigation. Somerset Farmer Finds Human Remains Outside Flooded Churchyard A farmer found bones near a flooded churchyard. Stephen Bartlett, 61, made the discovery in Mudford, near Yeovil. He walked by his local church and saw the remains on the…
A Somerset farmer discovered human bones after severe flooding near St Mary’s Church, likely unearthed from graves. Farmer’s Creepy Find: Floodwaters Expose Human Bones Near Somerset Church A farmer in Somerset found bones. Stephen Bartlett found them near a church after bad flooding as he was checking for damage. The bones were on the road,…
Visit Taunton’s World of Bears, open since 2004, sells 18000+ soft toys. The shop became a popular destination. Somerset’s World of Bears Shop Offers Over 18000 Hugs in Soft Toys Have you counted all your hugs? Think about hugs from family and friends. Do you think it’s over 18,000? A shop called World of Bears…