‘Feral’ Youths in Somerset Challenge Effectiveness of Youth Justice Plan Friday, July 25, 2025 youthjustice antisocialbehaviour somerset council prevention rehabilitation victims crime community police A recent debate at Bath and North East Somerset Council has highlighted deep divisions over how best to address youth anti-social behaviour. The council’s proposed youth justice plan, which adopts a “child first” approach … Read More
Lovehoney’s Bath Warehouse Set for Expansion Amid Local Approval Friday, July 25, 2025 lovehoney bath warehouse expansion council planning sustainability noise employment retail Lovehoney, the well-known sex toy retailer, is set to expand its warehouse in Bath following the approval of extension plans by the Bath and North East Somerset Council. On Wednesday, July 16, the council gave the go-ahead … Read More
Updates on M5, M4, A30, and A38 as School Summer Holidays Begin Friday, July 25, 2025 m5 m4 a30 a38 traffic congestion holidays roadworks delays travel As the school summer holidays kick off, motorists can expect continued delays on key routes including the M5, M4, A30, and A38. Increased traffic volumes typical of holiday periods are putting added pressure on these major … Read More
Somerset Man Charged with Murder to Face Trial Friday, July 25, 2025 somerset murder trial bridgwater richardbreed brendabreed court custody avonsomerset westonzoyland A Somerset man is set to stand trial next year after being charged with the murder of an elderly woman. Richard Breed, aged 62, faces charges related to the death of 87-year-old Brenda Breed, who was found deceased on July … Read More
Calls Grow to Shorten Length of School Summer Holidays Friday, July 25, 2025 education summer holidays childcare screen-time parents ofsted children mental-health pandemic As summer holidays begin across the country, students eagerly embrace six weeks of freedom and hopefully some sunshine. Yet, a lively debate is emerging about whether the lengthy summer break is doing more harm than good. … Read More
Bath Rugby’s Financial Struggles Highlight Crisis Across Gallagher Premiership Friday, July 25, 2025 bathrugby gallagherpremiership rugbyfinance sportsbusiness debt salarycap insolvency rugbybroadcasting sportsmanagement rugbycrisis sport Bath Rugby celebrated a historic Gallagher Premiership victory in June, claiming their first title in 29 years. However, off the pitch, the club’s financial health tells a different story. Bath Rugby Limited, the company … Read More