Bishops Lydeard7 days agoPlans to restore 'very valuable' steam engineWest Somerset Railway Association said it needs up to £3m to return Ditcheat Manor to working order.7 days ago7 Nov 2025Apple TV role was 'dream come true' for local Connor Raithby was asked to appear in a pivotal scene in the show's first episode7 Nov 202515 Oct 2025Television and film productions help boost economyCompanies who chose Somerset have contributed millions to the economy according to the council.15 Oct 202522 Jul 2025Bus to heritage railway withdrawn after 20 yearsCampaigners have criticised the decision which has been made due to low passenger numbers.22 Jul 20257 May 2025Funding boost for 16 Somerset GP surgeries The GP surgeries will share £102m to help extend their buildings and provide more appointments.7 May 202517 Jan 2025Film crews in village for new TV seriesThe village railway station is reportedly being used as the set for a new Apple TV thriller.17 Jan 202528 Nov 2024New bid to connect heritage railway to mainlineA fresh bid is submitted to the government to connect the Somerset line to the mainline.28 Nov 202429 Jul 2024Britain's longest heritage railway may join mainlineA business case to reconnect the West Somerset Railway line with the GWR line has been finalised.29 Jul 202422 Jan 2024Road closure sends villagers on 13-mile diversionResidents and businesses say the diversion - covering a closure of only 80-yards - is a "nightmare".22 Jan 2024...
