Village Library Saved Amid Council's Controversial Closures in North Somerset Thursday, February 5, 2026 libraries northsomerset pill closures budgetcuts community publicconsultation worle winscombe libraryservices The proposed closure of Pill Library in North Somerset has been reversed following overwhelming public support, though two other local libraries still face closure. North Somerset Council originally planned to close three … Read More
Village Traffic Delays Persist Despite Adjusted Traffic Light Timings Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic congestion its bypass northsomerset roadworks delays construction trafficlights Residents of Banwell, a North Somerset village, continue to face significant traffic delays even after the company responsible for temporary traffic lights claimed no faults had occurred. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), … Read More
Traffic Lights in Banwell Spark Delays and Frustration for Villagers Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic trafficlights congestion bypass northsomerset roadworks its delays construction Residents of Banwell, a village in North Somerset, have expressed growing frustration over temporary traffic lights on the A371 (Knightcott Road) that are causing significant delays. Locals report that the lights frequently … Read More
Extra £174.50 TV Licences Required for Some UK Homes – Who Must Pay? Thursday, February 5, 2026 tvlicence fees ukhomes secondhome caravans bbciplayer streaming licencerules prosecution inflation The cost of a TV Licence in the UK increased to £174.50 starting April 1, 2025, marking the second rise since 2021. This annual fee is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV, including live … Read More
Extra £174.50 TV Licences Now Required for Some UK Second Homes Thursday, February 5, 2026 tvlicence ukhomes secondhome licencefee bbciplayer livetv caravans streaming feeincrease regulation As of April 2025, the TV Licence fee in the UK has increased to £174.50 per year. This licence is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV broadcasts, including streaming platforms like Netflix, … Read More
Teddy Baldock Family Heartbroken After Thieves Steal Boxing Legend's Statue Thursday, February 5, 2026 baldock boxing statue theft london memorial police heritage crime legacy The family of Teddy Baldock, a revered British boxing champion, has been left devastated after thieves brazenly stole his statue from Langdon Park in East London. The bronze monument, standing since 2014 in tribute to the … Read More