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The former Barclays Bank, in Bridgwater High Street, could soon be converted to include nine flats and apartments. Picture: Google

Former Bridgwater bank could be converted to include nine flats and apartments

A FORMER bank premises in Bridgwater could be converted into nine flats and apartments if plans are approved. Lyndon Brett…

A Google data centre in the Netherlands. Picture: Erwin Boogert/Creative Commons

Huge data centre proposed near Bridgwater could rank among the UK’s largest

A HUGE data centre powering AI and the digital economy could be built in Somerset if plans – set…

The former Cottage Cleaners in Chard could become a two-bed home. Picture: Google

House plan for former Chard dry cleaners

A FORMER dry cleaners in Chard could become a two-bedroom home, if plans are approved. APW Planning Consultants, on behalf…

The mosaic is set to be installed outside St Catherine's Church, in Drayton, near Langport. Pictures: Google/Nick Durnan

Somerset village churchgoers could soon be welcomed by new stone mosaic

CHURCHGOERS in a Somerset village could soon be welcomed by a unique mosaic – created by an expert who…

WH Smith in Bridgwater closed in 2024. Picture: Google

Plans for 24-hour gaming centre in centre of Bridgwater revealed

THE former WH Smith store in Bridgwater could become a 24-hour adult gaming centre, if plans are approved. Gaming centre…

15 Hammet Street in Taunton could become a four-bed house. Pictures: Paul Rowe Design Services/Somerset Council

Four-bedroom house plan for Taunton hairdressing salon

PLANS to convert a former hairdressing salon and offices in the centre of Taunton into a four-bedroom house have…

The site of the proposed new units, at the Roughmoor Industrial Estate, in Williton. Picture: Google

West Somerset bakery looks to expand – and build new industrial units

A WEST Somerset bakery could soon expand – and offer two industrial units for lease – if plans are…

Mash and Barrel bar/restaurants are common across the Haven holiday parks portfolio. Picture: Haven

Somerset holiday park wants to expand bar/restaurant facilities

A BAR and restaurant at a Somerset holiday park could be expanded, if plans are approved. Planware Ltd, on behalf…

The former M&Co site in Crewkerne could soon be three shops. Picture: Google

Former Somerset department store could become three shops

A FORMER department store premises in Crewkerne – now leased by budget chain Poundland – could soon be converted…

Residents are hoping to buy and re-open the former Britannia Inn, in Wells

Appeal against refusal of homes on Somerset pub site

THE refusal of plans to convert a former Somerset pub into a house – and build four more…