Travellers9 hrs agoRejected Gypsy heritage statue to tour EuropeArtist Jake Bowers says he felt insulted when the council turned down his proposal.9 hrs ago7 days agoFinal plans in place for horse fair's 250th yearThe 250th Appleby Horse Fair starts on Thursday with final plans for visitors put in place.7 days ago1 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 202628 Apr 2026Residents-only parking set for horse fairThe popular annual traveller gathering sees thousands of people come to Appleby.28 Apr 2026...
