Council Proposes Maximum 4.99% Council Tax Increase to Support Social Care Monday, February 16, 2026 counciltax budget socialcare funding prevention bath council localgovernment taxrise budgetcuts Bath and North East Somerset councillors are set to consider a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax as part of the 2026/27 budget plan. The proposal, supported by the council’s cabinet on February 12, now awaits approval … Read More
Young Suspects Charged in Jewellery Theft from Bath Shops Monday, February 16, 2026 bath theft jewellery shoplifting arrests court bail police suspects crime Three individuals, including a teenager, have been formally charged following a series of jewellery thefts from several shops in Bath. Diana Lavinia Manea, 21, of Melbourne Road, Leyton; Armando Muntiean, 20, from Windmill … Read More
'Absolutely Amazing' – Matt Weston on His History-Making Double Gold at the Winter Olympics Monday, February 16, 2026 winterolympics mattweston tabbystoecker skeleton teamgb doublegold milancortina2026 britisholympians goldmedal slidingsports sport Matt Weston etched his name into British Olympic history by securing a second gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, teaming up with Tabby Stoecker to triumph in the mixed team skeleton event. Having already claimed … Read More
'Kind and caring' school teacher, 24, dies after cocaine and alcohol use Monday, February 16, 2026 teacher tragedy alcohol cocaine death memorial education cardiff inquest charity Emily Rose Browning, a 24-year-old primary school teacher known for her kindness and dedication, tragically died after a night of alcohol and cocaine use. Emily, from Midsomer Norton and teaching at Gladstone Primary School … Read More
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
Taunton’s New 'Park and Bus' Facility Now Open, Supporting 2,000-Home Orchard Grove Development Monday, February 16, 2026 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus housingdevelopment publictransport sustainability electricbuses somersetcouncil urbanexpansion infrastructure sport Taunton has unveiled its long-awaited ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the growing Orchard Grove development on the A38. This new transport hub encourages residents to leave their cars behind and use … Read More