Fixing Somerset Potholes: A Challenge as Tough as Darning Fishnet Tights Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset potholes roads repair deterioration infrastructure maintenance traffic weather challenges Repairing potholes in Somerset has become a daunting task, often compared to the futile effort of darning a pair of fishnet tights. With the county’s roads suffering from extensive wear and tear, maintenance crews face … Read More
Local Author Appeals to Save Worle Library Facing Closure Friday, February 13, 2026 library closure northsomerset worle community education author budget council volunteers Nick Smart, a local author from Weston-super-Mare, has issued a heartfelt appeal to North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library, a place he credits as the “gateway” to his education … Read More
Mary Berry's Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: A Perfect Family Meal for Six Friday, February 13, 2026 maryberry chickenpotpie familymeal comfortfood recipe cooking homemade pie seasonalvegetables britishcuisine Mary Berry, renowned for her vast collection of timeless recipes, presents a delightful chicken pot pie in her Complete Cookbook, first published in 1995 and updated in 2012. This cookbook offers a treasure trove of both … Read More
Drain in Flooded Somerset Filled with Tarmac Sparks Resident Confusion Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding roadwork tarmac drain potholes maintenance infrastructure repair traffic Photos recently captured by Christian Lockyer reveal a main road drain on the A39 in Walton, Somerset, completely filled with tarmac. The A39 connects Glastonbury to Bridgwater and has been heavily affected by severe flooding … Read More
Somerset Cancer Charity Faces Closure Without Urgent £55,000 Funding Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset cancer charity fundraising wehearyou support localcommunity counselling healthcare donations A beloved Somerset cancer charity, We Hear You (WHY), is on the brink of closure unless it can raise £55,000 by the end of April. The charity, which provides crucial support to patients and their families affected by cancer … Read More
Council Blames Government for 8.99% Council Tax Increase Friday, February 13, 2026 counciltax northsomerset governmentfunding budgetcuts socialcare taxincrease localgovernment publicservices finance councilbudget North Somerset Council has announced an 8.99% rise in council tax, attributing the steep increase to cuts in government funding. It is one of only seven councils nationwide granted permission to exceed the usual 4.99% cap, … Read More