World War Two Bomb Site in Somerset Approved for 27 New Homes Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset castlecary abri worldwartwo unexplodedbomb housingdevelopment planninginspectorate luftwaffe affordablehousing milllane Plans to build 27 new homes on a site in Somerset, rumored to contain an unexploded World War Two bomb, have been approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The development, located at Foxes Run near Bridgewater Buildings on the … Read More
Homeowner’s Extension Sparks Objections Amid Mosque Rumours Monday, January 19, 2026 homeowners planning extensions weston-super-mare rumours religion construction approval objections localcouncil A planning application to expand a home in Weston-super-Mare was met with numerous objections after rumours circulated that the homeowner was “secretly building a mosque.” Ritesh Raj addressed North Somerset Council’s … Read More
Homeowner Faces Objections Over Rumor of 'Secret Mosque' During Home Extension Plans Monday, January 19, 2026 planning objections rumours mosque extension weston-super-mare misinformation religion council construction Ritesh Raj’s proposal to expand his bungalow at 101 Ebdon Road, Weston-super-Mare, was met with numerous objections fueled by unfounded rumors that he was “secretly building a mosque.” The planned development, which involved … Read More
Somerset MPs Demand Government Prevent 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset counciltax budget funding localgovernment socialcare rural mps taxincrease government Somerset’s MPs have united in a bold demand for additional central government funding to avert a proposed 11 percent council tax increase. The Somerset Council, grappling with a £73 million budget shortfall largely caused by … Read More
Somerset MPs Call on Government to Avert 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset mps counciltax funding localgovernment budget ruralareas socialcare government taxincrease Somerset’s Members of Parliament have united to press the central government for additional funding aimed at preventing an 11% rise in council tax. The Somerset Council is set to finalize its budget on February 25, facing a … Read More
Alfie Barbeary Shines as Bath Rugby Clinches Convincing Victory Over Edinburgh Sunday, January 18, 2026 alfiebarbeary bathrugby europeanchampionscup victory joecokanasiga johannvangraan rugbyunion edinburgh maxojomoh scrum sport Alfie Barbeary has once again proven why he’s a serial player of the match, leading Bath Rugby to an emphatic victory over Edinburgh in the European Champions Cup. The team’s hunger to secure a home match in the last 16 was … Read More