Wednesday, April 1, 2026 westofengland helengodwin acorn weca security protest politics safety bristol activism

A meeting of the West of England’s political leaders on Friday was heavily guarded after protestors pursued Mayor Helen Godwin through her offices earlier in the week. On Monday, March 23, Mayor Godwin was chased by activists … Read More

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Danesfield Church of England School, a middle school in Taunton, has been instructed by Ofsted to make significant improvements following a critical inspection. The recent report pointed to ongoing issues with the school’s … Read More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 taunton trull planning development housing council refusal application greenbelt infrastructure

Plans to build 145 homes on the outskirts of Taunton have been refused after the developer failed to respond within the required timeframe. Broadlands Twenty Twelve initially submitted the proposal in January 2015 to develop … Read More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 somerset gloucestershire countychampionship cricket ecb rothesay players cricket2026 england divisionone sport

The ECB Reporters Network, with support from Rothesay, provides a comprehensive season preview, spotlighting each county’s prospects, player movements, and key storylines heading into the 2026 Rothesay County Championship. … Read More

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Somerset darts player Justin Hood made a truly unforgettable marriage proposal—completely naked. Known for his vibrant personality on the PDC circuit, Hood surprised his now-wife Jessica by popping the question without any … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 wiltshire police avon chippenham river search iopc investigation welfare referral

Wiltshire Police have taken the unusual step of referring themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the recovery of a man’s body from the River Avon near Town Bridge in Chippenham. At … Read More