Sunday, December 7, 2025 pensions divestment arms aerospace defence investment ethics avon palestine governance

The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for over 100,000 members across the former county of Avon, is approaching a critical decision. The fund’s committee is set to meet next week to vote on whether to divest from the … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 yeovil housing planning judicialreview somerset development mudford community legal construction

A major housing development project in Yeovil faces uncertainty after a judicial review was approved, potentially halting the construction of 765 new homes. The project, known as the Up Mudford urban extension, received … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 yeovil mudford housing development judicialreview somerset planning community upmudford sockhill

Plans for nearly 1,000 new homes in Yeovil face uncertainty after a judicial review into two major housing developments was granted permission by the High Court. The Abbey Manor Group received outline planning approval from … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 beckington housing development somerset planning infrastructure traffic sewerage council affordablehousing

Local councillors have approved plans for up to 35 new homes to be constructed behind the Starbucks and Travelodge at Beckington Services in Somerset. The London-based OG Group submitted the outline permission application in … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 somerset obituaries funerals tributes memorials charity community remembrance deathnotices

The announcement of a loved one’s passing in local media has long been a cherished tradition, and we are honored by the trust placed in us to share these important messages. Each notice published in our newspaper and on … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 obituaries funeral somerset tributes memorials condolences bereavement deathnotices community remembrance

Sharing the passing of a loved one through local news has been a respected tradition for generations. We are honoured by the trust families place in us to announce these significant moments. Every obituary published in our … Read More