Easter Traffic Warning: Millions Set to Hit the Road Thursday, April 17, 2025 easter traffic drivers congestion delays travel holidays maintenance operations economy Drivers are being warned to brace for long queues over the Easter weekend, as 19.1 million people are expected to travel on Good Friday, leading to significant traffic. The AA anticipates a 15% increase in bank holiday … Read More
Celebrity Exodus: A Shift from Cotswolds to Somerset and Beyond Thursday, April 17, 2025 celebrities cotswolds somerset bruton northamptonshire norfolk migration real estate lifestyle elite Once a haven for celebrities seeking rural retreats, the Cotswolds is witnessing a surprising departure of its A-list residents. Among them, renowned figures like Ellen DeGeneres, Liam Gallagher, and Jeremy Clarkson are … Read More
Small Businesses Struggle with Rising Costs and Job Losses Thursday, April 17, 2025 smallbusinesses risingcosts joblosses nationalinsurance businessrates financialchallenges sectorstrain economy liberaldemocrats localbusinesses Small businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are facing financial challenges as a result of increased national insurance contributions and soaring ingredient costs. Employees could potentially lose nearly £3,000 each by … Read More
New Gigafactory Substation in Somerset Faces Delay Until Late 2028 Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More
Rising Cyber Apprentices Take Charge of Critical IT Project Thursday, April 17, 2025 apprentices cyber it leonardo bristol industry security training responsibility infrastructure At Leonardo UK, two apprentices are spearheading the installation of IT systems at the company’s latest building - a groundbreaking move entrusting cyber apprentices with such significant responsibility for the first … Read More
Cows Brave Flooded River in Dramatic Journey Wednesday, April 16, 2025 floods south west devon river torridge cows beam weir great torrington flooding risks dramatic eyewitness crossing Recent heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the South West, impacting both humans and animals. In a particularly remarkable incident, a group of cows was forced to navigate the overflow of the River Torridge in … Read More