North Dorset and West Dorset District Councils, and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council are excited to announce the launch of their self-build and custom house builders’ register. Anyone interested in building their own home is being asked to register their details to be kept informed of land made available through the local plan process. Full story: Read more
The Queens Arms crowned with Gold award in Taste of the West 2016
Described as “delivering everything that one could wish from a country dining pub”, The Queens Arms in Corton Denham has been awarded Gold in the Dining Pub category at the Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards 2016. Up against some of the most celebrated restaurants in the South West, The Queens Arms was commended for its commitment to local sourcing, cheerful atmosphere and keen, well-briefed staff. Full story: Read more
Taunton Life is ‘Captured in Time’ for Art Exhibition at The Museum of Somerset
Life in Taunton, its people and places, are captured in time for an exhibition of watercolours opening at The Museum of Somerset on Saturday 19 March. Harry Frier (1849–1921) is one of Somerset‘s best known artists. His paintings document life in and around Taunton during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Frier moved to Somerset in 1883 and began painting watercolours of local scenes. He was a prolific worker and at least 600 of his paintings survive. Full story: Read more