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Last modified on 26 March, 2026

CMVHP Changelog & Site Improvements

Version 4.6.2

We're Working on Improvements

We’re making the Combe Martin Village History Project website easier to use. Better contrast, smoother navigation and clearer writing—on mobile and desktop.

We've refined our terms and safeguarding policy so that supervision requirements and age‑appropriate use of this website are clear.

  • We are committed to accessibility, safeguarding, and no advertising.

  • We're keeping this CMVHP website online while we improve the user experience.

  • Use our content for learning, with attribution to CMVHP, and not for any profit or commercial use.

  • Got feedback? We’re listening.

Heritage Visits and Classroom Use

Visitor statistics highlight that our archive is not only a community resource but also a popular educational tool. Teachers, students, and researchers are engaging with our content to better understand Combe Martin's local history, industry, and culture.

Changelog - Accessibility & Site Updates

Our Accessibility Commitment

The CMVHP is committed to ensuring our digital archive is usable by everyone. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Continuous auditing to meet AA standards for contrast and navigation.
  • Inclusive Design: Prioritizing cognitive ease, screen-reader compatibility, and keyboard-only access.
  • User Testing: Iterative updates based on real-world feedback from users with diverse abilities.

Search, Mobile & Read-Aloud — V.4.6.2 (March 2026)

  • Read-Aloud Integration: Initial rollout of text-to-speech functions on primary oral history pages
  • Search Finalization: Deployment of accessible two-column "Search Term Cards" site-wide
  • Rendering Stability: Fixed specific iOS/Android scaling issues in portrait mode
  • Global UI: Standardized padding and tap-target sizes (44px+) for all interactive elements

Designing Search & Mobile Rendering — V.4.6.1 (Feb 2026)

  • V.4.6.1 - Major refinement of the homepage search component for accessibility and mobile usability
  • Designing and integrating Read-Aloud functions into the site starting with oral history pages
  • New two‑column “search term cards” with bold typography and improved tap‑target sizing
  • Adjusted card widths and padding to prevent Webador’s mobile shrink‑to‑fit behaviour
  • Resolved issues where search results appeared scaled‑down or centred incorrectly on phones
  • Enhanced semantic structure and ARIA roles for better screen‑reader navigation
  • Iterative testing across multiple devices to ensure stable portrait‑mode rendering

Latest Improvements — V.4.6.0 (January 2026)

  • New licensing banner with improved contrast, centred layout, and mobile‑friendly design
  • Tooltip added to clarify CC BY‑NC-ND terms (“Non‑Commercial – No Mixing”)
  • Accessibility refinements to ensure tooltips behave correctly on touch and hover
  • Improved readability for scholarly callouts and highlighted research notes
  • Editorial and layout refinements for clarity, consistency, and user experience

Security Updates — V.4.5.1

Security Update: — Live malware and integrity checks now run daily on the CMVHP website.

Our site is scanned daily using SSL Trust ↗ and VirusTotal ↗.

What’s New in V.4.5.3

We’ve modernised the site’s accessibility features to better support screen readers, mobile devices, and assistive technologies.

Safeguarding protocols have been refined so supervision and age‑appropriate access are clearly defined.

What’s Changing — V.4.5.0

  • Improved contrast and readability across devices
  • Enhanced keyboard and screen reader support
  • Editorial refinements for clarity and crawlability
  • Mobile‑first layout adjustments
  • New security section with daily scans and transparency reports