Friday, October 3, 2025 devon cornwall police neptune smuggling immigration maritime homeoffice organizedcrime security

In response to an expected rise in illegal immigration, Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a state-of-the-art patrol boat named Neptune. Funded by the Home Office, this vessel aims to deter people smugglers increasingly … Read More

Friday, October 3, 2025 accident collision wiltshire melksham van police investigation pedestrian injuries fatality

A tragic accident occurred on a busy shopping street in Wiltshire, resulting in the death of a 79-year-old woman and leaving another woman critically injured. Cheryl Decarteret passed away in hospital on Thursday, October 2, … Read More

Friday, October 3, 2025 housing consultation development planning infrastructure bath keynsham somerset localplan sustainability

Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a public consultation to gather feedback on potential sites for over 27,000 new homes required by government targets to be built across the area by 2043. This is part of the … Read More

Friday, October 3, 2025 ofsted education curriculum primary westonzoyland bridgwater writing inclusivity leadership reading

Westonzoyland Community Primary School in Bridgwater has received a largely positive inspection report from Ofsted, while inspectors also highlighted some concerns regarding the curriculum and writing standards. Serving 173 … Read More

Friday, October 3, 2025 bath bathpress development architecture housing heritage planning lowerbristolroad community urbandesign

The historic Bath Press site on Lower Bristol Road is set to host a striking new development featuring modern “mansion house” style blocks of flats. Developer City & Country, who commenced construction on the eastern half … Read More

Friday, October 3, 2025 somerset castlecary pub closure baytree hospitality financialcrisis community retirement realestate

The Bay Tree, a cherished Grade-II listed pub in Castle Cary, Somerset, will serve its final pint on Sunday, October 5. After more than 27 years under the stewardship of licensees Rennie and their team, the pub is closing … Read More