Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic congestion its bypass northsomerset roadworks delays construction trafficlights

Residents of Banwell, a North Somerset village, continue to face significant traffic delays even after the company responsible for temporary traffic lights claimed no faults had occurred. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), … Read More

Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic trafficlights congestion bypass northsomerset roadworks its delays construction

Residents of Banwell, a village in North Somerset, have expressed growing frustration over temporary traffic lights on the A371 (Knightcott Road) that are causing significant delays. Locals report that the lights frequently … Read More

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The cost of a TV Licence in the UK increased to £174.50 starting April 1, 2025, marking the second rise since 2021. This annual fee is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV, including live … Read More

Thursday, February 5, 2026 teddybaldock boxing statue theft langdonpark london heritage police sculpture crime

The family of celebrated British boxer Teddy Baldock has been left devastated after thieves brazenly stole his statue from Langdon Park in East London. The bronze monument, erected in 2014 to honour the former world … Read More

Thursday, February 5, 2026 baldock boxing statue theft london memorial police heritage crime legacy

The family of Teddy Baldock, a revered British boxing champion, has been left devastated after thieves brazenly stole his statue from Langdon Park in East London. The bronze monument, standing since 2014 in tribute to the … Read More

Thursday, February 5, 2026 metoffice flooding rain southwest ukweather storm warnings surfacewater travelsafety heavyrain

The Met Office has issued a “yellow” weather warning for rain, signaling potential surface water flooding in eight areas of South West England, including Somerset, alongside 22 other affected regions across the … Read More