Thursday, April 17, 2025 smallbusinesses risingcosts joblosses nationalinsurance businessrates financialchallenges sectorstrain economy liberaldemocrats localbusinesses

Small businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are facing financial challenges as a result of increased national insurance contributions and soaring ingredient costs. Employees could potentially lose nearly £3,000 each by … Read More

Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs

Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More

Thursday, April 17, 2025 apprentices cyber it leonardo bristol industry security training responsibility infrastructure

At Leonardo UK, two apprentices are spearheading the installation of IT systems at the company’s latest building - a groundbreaking move entrusting cyber apprentices with such significant responsibility for the first … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 floods south west devon river torridge cows beam weir great torrington flooding risks dramatic eyewitness crossing

Recent heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the South West, impacting both humans and animals. In a particularly remarkable incident, a group of cows was forced to navigate the overflow of the River Torridge in … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 accident bristol airport road closure recovery traffic crash key work

A serious traffic accident has led to the closure of a key road to Bristol Airport. Recovery work is currently underway to clear the area following the crash.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 police officer child sex offences banned prison sentence suspended misconduct

A former Avon and Somerset police officer, James Gullis, 28, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting to making indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty to the offences in February and received a … Read More