‘Death of the High Street’ Looms as Somerset Estate Agents Face Soaring Costs Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents rentalmarket localeconomy businessrelief landlords legislation A Somerset-based estate agency, Tor Estates, is sounding the alarm as escalating business rates and new legislation force tough decisions, including potential job cuts. Operating from two offices in Street and Glastonbury, … Read More
'Death of the High Street' - Rising Costs Threaten Somerset Estate Agents and Renters Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents renters landlords smallbusiness shopclosures legislation A significant increase in business rates and upcoming changes to tenants' rights are casting a shadow over Somerset’s local estate agency sector. Tor Estates, with offices in Street and Glastonbury, report a staggering 50% … Read More
Dispersal Order Issued in Quiet Countryside Town Amid Rise in Youth Anti-Social Behaviour Friday, April 24, 2026 dispersal antisocial police order youth behaviour bradfordonavon countryside community safety Wiltshire Police have enacted a dispersal order in the tranquil town of Bradford on Avon following a surge in reports of anti-social behaviour linked to groups of young people. The section 35 order came into effect at 3pm on … Read More
Dispersal Order Enacted in Quiet Countryside Town Amid Youth Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Friday, April 24, 2026 dispersal order antisocial behaviour police bradfordonavon youth safety countryside wiltshire A dispersal order has been issued in the tranquil town of Bradford on Avon following a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly among young people. Wiltshire Police enforced a Section 35 order effective from 3pm … Read More
Toaster Fire Ravages Taunton Kitchen, Two Treated at Scene Friday, April 24, 2026 toaster fire taunton rescue firefighters emergency smoke kitchen inhalation damage A fire sparked by a toaster caused significant damage to a kitchen in a terraced house in north Taunton on Friday, April 24, around 2:30 pm. The blaze quickly filled the home with smoke, prompting a rapid response from … Read More
Toaster Fire Ravages Taunton Kitchen, Casualties Treated Onsite Friday, April 24, 2026 toasterfire taunton firesafety emergencyresponse firefighters kitchenfire smokeinhalation firerescue domesticfire firstaid A kitchen fire sparked by a toaster erupted in a terraced house in north Taunton on Friday, April 24, around 2:30 pm, prompting a rapid emergency response. The blaze caused thick smoke to pour from the property, drawing the … Read More