Travellers2 days ago'Gypsy queen' and 'king of showmen' celebrated in exhibitionThe exhibition is on show at community hubs as part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. 2 days ago7 days agoRejected Gypsy heritage statue to tour EuropeArtist Jake Bowers says he felt insulted when the council turned down his proposal.7 days ago2 Jun 2026Final plans in place for horse fair's 250th yearThe 250th Appleby Horse Fair starts on Thursday with final plans for visitors put in place.2 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Flood defence work halted for horse fairAccess to flood defence works sites are being blocked off during this year's Appleby Horse Fair.1 Jun 202627 May 2026Court order won over travellers site 'extension'A court order prevents further work after diggers move into a field over the bank holiday weekend.27 May 20269 May 2026'Illegal' traveller plot was for sale on FacebookThe four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.9 May 20267 May 2026Traveller site construction 'in breach of law'A council orders all work on the land, which began on bank holiday weekend, to cease immediately.7 May 20266 May 2026Four-acre traveller site 'illegally built at weekend'Residents describe how a field in their village was rapidly concreted over within four days.6 May 20261 May 2026Abandoned caravans cost council thousands to removeA "significant" pile of waste was also cleared by Somerset Council.1 May 2026...
