Andrew Enever

May 17, 2024 | bbc.com | Andrew Enever

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May 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Andrew Enever

A former chapel in Taunton could become the town's mosque after a planning application was submitted. The Octagon Chapel on East Reach was built in the 1960s and was a place of worship until 2012. In 2013 it became an auction house but now the owners Greenslade Taylor Hunt want to sell it. Taunton Mosque and Islamic Centre has applied to Somerset Council for a change of use so the building can serve the local Muslim community.

Mar 1, 2024 | bbc.com | Ross Pollard |Andrew Enever

'I knew Snowdon would be a challenge'Ross Pollard & Andrew EneverBBC News, SomersetGFX MediaJosh Wintersgill is going to race up Wales highest mountainA man who has a muscle wasting condition is going to race up Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, in the all terrain wheelchair which he said has changed his life. Josh Wintersgill from Wookey in Somerset received the chair 18 months ago and is taking on the mountain to raise money so others can have the same chance.

Feb 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Andrew Enever

Recycling hub that cost nearly £42m officially opened Andrew EneverBBC News, SomersetB&NES CouncilThe hub, seen in an artist's impression, takes household recycling but is also where waste can be sortedA £42m recycling hub in Keynsham has been officially opened by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Its where people can bring their recycling but also where household collections are taken, and where different materials can be sorted.

Feb 24, 2024 | bbc.com | Andrew Enever

Film made for just £5k premieres at town cinemaAndrew EneverBBC News, SomersetDavid SmithBlue tells the story of a father and son who are struggling fishermanA feature film made by a college lecturer is having its premiere at Cineworld in Yeovil. Blue tells the story of a father and son who work together as fishermen. David Smith, who teaches at Yeovil College, made the film on a budget of just £5,000. "Seeing your work on the big screen is a totally different experience," he said.