Major Investigation into Bridgwater Building Firm’s £15m Collapse to Continue into 2026 Saturday, September 13, 2025 investigation liquidation pension debts bridgwater construction creditors financial legal collapse A comprehensive investigation into the downfall of Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, a Bridgwater-based building firm burdened with more than £15 million in debts, is expected to extend well into 2026. The company, which operated … Read More
Extensive Investigation Continues into Bridgwater Building Firm’s £15m Collapse Saturday, September 13, 2025 liquidation investigation pension insolvency creditors construction bridgwater pollard financial legal A thorough investigation into the collapse of Bridgwater-based construction company Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, with debts exceeding £15 million, is set to continue well into 2026. This follows the discovery of a nearly £5 … Read More
Council Leader Slams Government’s ‘Austerity in Disguise’ Over Funding Cuts Saturday, September 13, 2025 northsomerset funding austerity counciltax localgovernment budgetcuts socialcare governmentpolicy fairfunding community North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has labelled the government’s proposed ‘fair funding review’ as “austerity in disguise,” highlighting concerns that the changes could slash the council’s funding by nearly a fifth. The … Read More
Cancer Patient Faces £170 Charge After Wife Mistakenly Enters Car Registration at Pub Parking Saturday, September 13, 2025 parking fine cancer error carpark pub registration debt legal bureaucracy A woman from Bath has issued a warning after her husband, a cancer patient recovering from a stroke, was charged £170 due to a simple mistake when registering their car at a pub car park. Karin Streete and her husband were … Read More
Independent Frome Florist Bramble & Wild Relocates and Launches Flower Farm Saturday, September 13, 2025 florist frome ilminster flowers flowerfarm sustainable britishgrown wedding independent floristry For 14 years, Bramble & Wild has been a beloved independent florist in Frome, renowned for its romantic, rustic floral designs, wedding flowers, and thoughtfully curated gifts. Founded and run by Grace Salter Haskins and … Read More
Bournemouth Residents Voice Concern Over Drug Addiction and Decline Amid Seaside Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation drugs homelessness community crime tourism dorset publicsafety On a sunlit summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront radiates charm and joy. Families spread out on golden sands, children splash in the waves, and elderly visitors relax with tea in colorful beach huts. This idyllic … Read More