Lovell Homes unveils stunning interior design of brand-new showhomes inCotford St Luke
Leading developer LovellHomes is encouraging property seekers to visit the newly launched showhomes at TheOaks at St Luke, where they can feel inspired by the beautiful interior design choices on display. The Oaks at St Luke is situated off Dene Road in the charming village of Cotford St Luke, justfive miles from Taunton. Property seekers…
New birth registration service launches at Best Start Family Hub
Parents of babies born in Bath and North East Somerset can register their child’s birth in Twerton for the first time, at the new Best Start Family Hub. The new registrations service was opened by Bath & North East Somerset Council on October 8 to offer local families a convenient location to register their babies…
Peasedown school children pack-out local churches for Harvest Festivals
Children at Peasedown St John Primary School had a busy week recently celebrating Harvest at a range of events around the community. In total, the school’s 400 pupils packed out three Harvest Festivals over a 5-day period. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “The theme for this year’s Harvest Festivals was sharing, fairness and kindness, and…
Peasedown St John Councillor to hold Street Surgery on 18th November
Independent Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, will be holding her next Street Surgery in Peasedown St John on Wednesday 18th November. Each month over the next year Cllr Walker will be visiting every street to meet residents, hear any concerns and to find out about what issues matter to local…
Royal Victoria Park improvements continue as cyclists back scheme
Cyclists have voiced their support for improvements in Royal Victoria Park as work continues on a major programme to make the park safer, more accessible and easier to use throughout the year. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s wider programme of improvements includes upgraded lighting, improved pavements, new pedestrian crossings and measures to support walking,…
Village Churches announce plans for annual Remembrance Sunday services
Churches around Peasedown St John, Wellow and Shoscombe will be holding special services on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November. Peasedown St John’s annual Remembrance Sunday service will be held in St John’s Parish Church, Church Road. Starting at 10.45 am, the service will include an act of remembrance involving the uniformed groups and civic leaders. Last…
Community Project hopes to ‘build bridges’ across local area thanks to £1,000 grant
A new community engagement project – with a special focus on interfaith dialogue and greater community cohesion – is being launched across Bath & North East Somerset with the aim of bringing a diverse range of groups and faith traditions together. Run by the B&NES Faith Foundation, the initiative will see a variety of events…
Funding Boost for Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed
A popular local group for men has received a funding boost thanks to the organisation, Midsomer Norton Community Connectors. Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed meets twice-a-week and is designed to support men who need help with their mental health, who are battling with depression, or who just need someone to talk to. Earlier in the summer,…
Radstock in Bloom Strikes Gold at South West in Bloom Awards
Radstock in Bloom has been awarded Gold in the Ayre Cup category of the 2026 RHS South West in Bloom competition, recognising the efforts of volunteers who work throughout the year to keep the town looking its best. The prestigious award celebrates work to improve Radstock’s floral displays, green spaces and local environment, bringing colour…
A future with a voice – Midsomer Norton based charity making a difference
A youth programme born at a Midsomer Norton community radio station has been quietly building across Somerset, Bristol and London since January. Sound Vision CIO explains why it waited to say so. In January 2026, a small group of young people in Midsomer Norton came together to make content: for social media, for radio, for…
