Somerset Flood Alerts Persist as Threat of More Rain Raises Concerns Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset flooding environment emergency council rainfall rivers metoffice evacuation health Somerset remains on high alert as a major incident continues due to persistent flooding risks affecting homes and businesses across the county. Emergency services and the Environment Agency (EA) are actively monitoring the … Read More
West of England’s Free Birthday Bus Travel Scheme Discontinued Tuesday, February 10, 2026 weca bus publictransport bristol fares youth rural transport funding schemes sport The West of England’s free bus travel scheme, which allowed residents to travel free on buses throughout their birthday month, has been discontinued quietly by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Introduced in … Read More
Etiquette Expert Settles the Debate: Should You Eat Pizza with Your Hands or with Cutlery? Tuesday, February 10, 2026 etiquette pizza manners cutlery restaurant food tips tradition williamhanson dining Pizza is a beloved takeaway staple in the UK, often enjoyed straight from the box with your hands thanks to those convenient pre-cut slices. But when dining in a restaurant, the etiquette around pizza can get … Read More
Somerset Council ‘Not Facing Bankruptcy Within 12 Months,’ But Financial Challenges Persist Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset council budget bankruptcy finance localgovernment counciltax socialcare austerity funding Somerset Council’s interim chief financial officer, Clive Heaphy, has confirmed that the council is “not in the territory” of declaring effective bankruptcy within the next 12 months. However, balancing the budget … Read More
Maro Itoje Returns as England Captain for Crucial Calcutta Cup Clash Against Scotland Tuesday, February 10, 2026 england sixnations rugby maroitoje calcuttacup scotland bath roster captaincy murrayfield sport Maro Itoje is back in the starting lineup and will captain England in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland at Murrayfield. After missing the tournament opener against Wales due to the recent passing … Read More
Woman Arrested for Stealing Nearly £2,000 Worth of Goods from Boots Near Yeovil Tuesday, February 10, 2026 theft boots yeovil police investigation shoplifting suspect crime retail stolen Police are investigating a theft incident at a Boots store near Yeovil, where a woman reportedly stole goods valued at nearly £2,000. Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the suspect to aid their …