Community policing faces challenges as 60 officers are removed from Avon & Somerset streets, raising safety concerns. Police Cuts Leave Community Exposed as Dozens of Officers Taken Off Streets Avon: The government is being urged to restore community policing. Sixty community support officers (PCSOs) were taken off the streets in a year. Thornbury and Yate…
Many UK residents face council tax increases, with some seeing hikes up to £195 starting April 1 Council Tax Set to Rise by Hundreds in Multiple Locations from April 1 Bradford: Millions of Brits might face council tax hikes soon. Angela Rayner approved increases for six councils, allowing them to raise taxes above the 5%…
Osip in Bruton, Somerset, has been named Restaurant of the Year by the Good Food Guide, highlighting its unique farm-to-table approach. Good Food Guide Names Somerset Venue as Restaurant of the Year Bruton: The Good Food Guide has named Osip as its Restaurant of the Year. This small farm-to-table spot in Somerset is making waves.…
Yeovil’s new amphitheatre could spark a vibrant Christmas market scene, rivaling Bath. Yeovil Aims for Christmas Market to Compete with Bath as New Amphitheatre Opens Yeovil: The town might soon have a Christmas market to rival Bath. This is thanks to the new amphitheatre at The Triangle. Yeovil MP Adam Dance opened it recently, creating…
Bright Stars Childcare in Frome is committed to enhancing its services after a recent Ofsted inspection highlighted areas for improvement. Somerset Nursery Works Hard to Improve After Ofsted’s ‘Requires Improvement’ Rating Frome: Bright Stars Childcare is working hard to improve. They received a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating from Ofsted during their inspection on November 14, 2024.…
Long delays on the M5 in Somerset after a crash near Taunton today Live M5 Delays After Crash Near Taunton Cause Traffic Standstill Somerset: There are long delays on the M5 after a crash today. It happened near Taunton, causing a standstill for drivers. The accident occurred on the southbound carriageway at junction 24, close…
A new section of the car-free Strawberry Line opens in Wells, enhancing access for pedestrians and cyclists near the new Lidl store. New Car-Free Route Section Opens Near Lidl Supermarket in Wells Wells: A new section of the car-free Strawberry Line has opened. It runs alongside the new Lidl supermarket on A39 Strawberry Way. This…
A Weston-super-Mare woman received a four-year ban after neglecting her dog, Cookie, who suffered from a painful skin condition. Woman Banned from Keeping Animals After Dog Found in Pain Weston-super-Mare: A woman named Kelly Godbeer has been banned from keeping animals for four years. This decision came after her dog, Cookie, was found in pain.…
Somerset Council is adding protective screens to stained-glass windows at County Hall due to rising political protests. Somerset County Hall’s Stained Glass Covered After Protest Threat Taunton: Somerset Council is taking action to protect County Hall. They’re adding transparent screens to the stained-glass windows. This decision comes after a rise in local political demonstrations. The…
Broadband issues in Tiverton and Minehead have locals frustrated and seeking solutions Millions Left Buffering as Broadband Delays Hit Tiverton and Minehead Hard Tiverton: Broadband speeds are painfully slow. Locals are fed up and want change. Rachel Gilmour, the local MP, is pushing for action. She met with Chris Bryant, the Minister for Science, Innovation,…
Bath’s traffic plans face backlash as residents voice safety concerns and potential hazards Proposed Bath LTN Traffic Plans Are Just Sheer Lunacy Bath: The London Road and Snow Hill area is part of a community project. This project aims to create Liveable Neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset. The goal is to reduce traffic…
St Mary’s CofE Primary School in Timsbury has transformed from inadequate to outstanding in just four years, impressing Ofsted inspectors. Somerset Village School Achieves Outstanding Ofsted Rating After Turnaround Timsbury: St Mary’s CofE Primary School is celebrating a big win. It just got an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories. This is a huge…
No trains will run between Taunton and Weston-super-Mare this week due to essential engineering work, causing significant disruptions for passengers. Somerset Main Train Line Closed This Week as Passengers Are Warned Taunton: The main train line is closed this week. No trains are running between Taunton and Weston-super-Mare. Passengers should expect disruptions. Trains will still…
A former laundry in Bath is now a stylish self-storage space with a unique twist, featuring a suspended vintage vehicle. Laundry Transformed into Chic Self-Storage Facility with Unique Feature Bath: A former laundry site has been transformed into a trendy self-storage facility. Vanguard Self Storage now stands where Regency Laundry used to be, on Lower…
Bristol teens can easily purchase knives online, prompting calls for stricter checks after a tragic attack. Bristol Teens Find It ‘Shockingly Easy’ to Buy Knives Online Bristol: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says it’s too easy for teens to buy knives online. This comes after a tragic attack in Southport. Last month, a teenager named…
L’amour du Cafe has opened in Pill, offering delicious treats and premium coffee to the community New Cosy Coffee Spot Serves Freshly Baked Goods and Top-Notch Coffee Pill: L’amour du Cafe just opened on Pill Street. This new cafe offers tasty treats and great coffee. They started welcoming customers last week, but their hours are…
Sosandar is set to open a new store in Bath’s SouthGate centre soon, offering a full range of stylish clothing and accessories. Sosandar, the Women’s Fashion Chain Loved by Holly Willoughby, Opens in Bath Bath: A popular women’s fashion chain is opening a store soon. Sosandar will be at the SouthGate centre. They’ll offer clothing,…
Plans for nearly 100 energy-efficient homes in Bath’s city center are underway, promising new shops, offices, and a vibrant community space. Huge Bath Flagship Regeneration Project Transforming City Landscape Bath: Exciting plans are in motion for nearly 100 energy-efficient homes. This is part of a big regeneration project called Bath Quays North. It’s being called…
This week, Somerset remembers 43 locals with heartfelt funeral notices Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes to 43 loved ones Somerset: This week, 43 locals received heartfelt tributes in funeral notices. These messages honor family members and friends who have passed away. A total of 38 death notices were published in SomersetLive’s print titles. These…
A new report shows the cheapest and most expensive places to buy homes in Somerset, highlighting key trends in the housing market. Cheapest and Most Expensive Areas to Buy Property in Somerset Revealed Somerset: A new report has shared the cheapest and most expensive areas to buy property in Somerset. It uses data from the…
