Council Reverses Plans to Reduce Recycling Centre Hours and Charge for Discovery Cards Friday, February 6, 2026 council budget recycling discoverycards socialcare fairfunding counciltax publicconsultation trafficfines bath Bath and North East Somerset Council has decided to abandon its proposals to cut operating hours at Bath Recycling Centre and Old Welton Recycling Centre in Midsomer Norton and to introduce fees for the residents' discovery … Read More
Council Reverses Decision to Cut Recycling Centre Hours and Scrap Discovery Card Charges Friday, February 6, 2026 budget recycling socialcare counciltax bath reversal discoverycard consultation localgovernment infrastructure Bath and North East Somerset Council has reversed its plans to reduce the operating hours of local recycling centres and to introduce charges for the residents' discovery cards. Originally, the council aimed to save £200,000 … Read More
Couple Ditch 9-to-5 Grind to Live Like Kings, Saving £2,000 a Month Friday, February 6, 2026 campsite lifestyle savings freedom caravan campervan worklife travel finance wellbeing Shane Williams and Sarah Camden, both 29, grew fed up with their demanding nine-to-five roles—Shane as an estate agent and Sarah in banking—that saw them working a combined 90 hours per week with precious little time … Read More
Flooded Roads Remain Closed in Devon and Somerset Following Persistent Rainfall Friday, February 6, 2026 flooding devon somerset roads rainfall closures travel weather rain safety Flooded roads in Devon and Somerset continue to disrupt travel as relentless rain shows no sign of easing. Authorities have issued warnings and closed numerous affected routes to ensure public safety. Residents and commuters … Read More
Omelettes Made Fluffy and Tender with Mary Berry’s One Simple Ingredient Friday, February 6, 2026 omelette cooking maryberry eggs kitchen hack cookingtip recipe fluffy breakfast Making the perfect omelette can sometimes feel tricky—overcooked eggs turn rubbery and dry, leaving you disappointed. But culinary expert Mary Berry has shared a simple tip that will transform your omelette into a light, … Read More
Policing Somerset: Balancing Rising Demands with Budget Constraints Friday, February 6, 2026 somerset policing crime budget counciltax avon constabulary publicsafety crimereduction lawenforcement Meeting the escalating demands of policing in Somerset has become increasingly challenging, likened by Chief Constable Sarah Crew to “trying to cover a king-sized bed with a single duvet.” At a recent meeting in … Read More