16 and 17-Year-Olds to Gain Voting Rights in Landmark Electoral Reform Thursday, July 17, 2025 voting democracy youth reform elections uk labour suffrage participation legislation The UK government is poised to introduce a groundbreaking reform that will grant voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England at the upcoming general election. This change is expected to enfranchise over a million new … Read More
Met Office Issues 21-Hour Thunderstorms Warning Across South West Thursday, July 17, 2025 metoffice thunderstorms flooding weatherwarning southwest heavyrain traveldisruption heatwave weatherforecast ukweather The Met Office has issued a severe 21-hour weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall as the UK’s recent heatwave draws to an end. This alert, which covers parts of the South West including Gloucestershire and … Read More
Finn Russell Given the Keys to the British and Irish Lions for Wallabies First Test Thursday, July 17, 2025 finnrussell britishandirishlions wallabies rugbyunion testmatch andyfarrell maroitoje premiership rugby2025 flyhalf sport British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has entrusted Finn Russell with the pivotal fly-half role for the opening Test against the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane. The Scottish playmaker, fresh from leading Bath to … Read More
Metro Mayor Assures £750m Transport Fund Will Benefit Entire West of England Region Thursday, July 17, 2025 transport funding bristol westofengland bath metromayor publictransport infrastructure activetravel masstransit sport West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part … Read More
Pupils Thrive at Herons’ Moor Academy Where Language and Kindness Lead the Way Thursday, July 17, 2025 education primary ofsted language curriculum weston-super-mare send inclusion leadership community Herons’ Moor Academy, located in the Locking Castle area of Weston-super-Mare, has received a positive “Good” rating across all areas from Ofsted following a detailed two-day inspection in May 2025. The primary school, … Read More
Drug Den Shut Down After Years of Turmoil in Upscale British City Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath drug crime closure police antisocial business tourism housing safety Authorities have shut down a flat at Abbey Green Courtyard in Bath after nearly nine years of persistent issues involving drug dealing, violence, and noise disturbances. Located in the heart of one of Britain’s most … Read More