Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Burglar Jailed for Threatening Homeowner with Knife During Sheds Burglary Tuesday, July 22, 2025 burglary knife threat criminaldamage shed paint vandalism ems arrest sentencing Adam Parsons, 21, of Cornhill in Wellington, has been sentenced to over eight months in prison following a series of break-ins and criminal acts. Parsons pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, possession of a bladed … Read More
Classic Cars Roar Through Wiltshire, Raising £17,000 for Hospital Charity Tuesday, July 22, 2025 classiccars wiltshire charity starsappeal salisburyhospital cancercare fundraising roadrun community vintagevehicles Wiltshire was alive with the sound of roaring engines as 80 stunning classic cars took to the roads in a memorable charity road run. This spectacular event raised an impressive £17,000 for the Stars Appeal, the fundraising … Read More
Scene of Fatal Minehead Bus Crash to Remain Closed for Week Tuesday, July 22, 2025 minehead buscrash a396 oliverprice schoolbus somerset emergency investigation trafficclosure community The A396 Cutcombe Hill, the site of a devastating school bus crash that took the life of 10-year-old Oliver Price, will remain closed for the rest of the week. The tragic incident occurred last Thursday, July 19, when a coach … Read More
Somerset Accountancy Firm Marks 50 Years with Celebration in Wells Tuesday, July 22, 2025 accountancy somerset wells anniversary celebration webb&company businessgrowth clients finance community Webb & Company Accountancy, located at 1 New Street in Wells, Somerset, proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. The milestone event brought together friends, clients, and local businesses for a lively gathering … Read More
Water Leak Disrupts Supply to Multiple Properties Tuesday, July 22, 2025 leak water disruption repair supply properties outage utilities emergency conservation A significant water leak has caused a disruption in supply, leaving several properties without water. Officials are currently assessing the situation, but it is still unclear how long the repairs will take to restore normal …