Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
Hundreds Oppose Solar Panel Project in Bath’s Iconic Beauty Spot Friday, January 16, 2026 solar bath controversy heritage environment renewable conservation community tourism climate Controversy surrounds plans to install 320 solar panels on one of Bath’s most cherished scenic areas, the Bath Skyline Walk at Widcombe Hill near Rainbow Wood. The application, submitted by Dr. Alyson Warhurst of Rainbow Wood … Read More
Somerset Councillor Leaves Lib Dems to Serve as Independent Friday, January 16, 2026 somerset bath localgovernment liberaldemocrats independent councillor politics resignation council elections Ann Morgan, a councillor representing High Littleton, Hallatrow & Farrington Gurney in Bath and North East Somerset, has officially resigned from the ruling Liberal Democrat party to serve as an independent. Elected in … Read More
Crews Battle Intense House Fire in Burnham-on-Sea Sparked by Open Fireplace Friday, January 16, 2026 fire burnham-on-sea somerset fireplace housefire firefighters emergency smoke damage devon A house fire in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, rapidly escalated after flames spread from an open fireplace, causing extensive damage and drawing a multi-unit emergency response on Thursday, January 15. The fire was first reported … Read More
Yeovil Town Begins to Reflect Manager's Vision Ahead of Tough Brackley Fixture Friday, January 16, 2026 yeovil brackley football manager billyrowley transfers squad training leaguetwo matchpreview sport Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley acknowledges the challenge his team faces as they prepare for their first-ever away match against Brackley this weekend. “We’re going to have to be the best version of ourselves to even get a … Read More
How to Watch Bath Rugby vs Edinburgh Rugby Live: Full Team News and Broadcast Details Friday, January 16, 2026 bathrugby edinburghrugby championscup rugbyunion livebroadcast teamnews premiership rugby2024 sportsstreaming matchpreview sport Bath Rugby’s fly-half, Finn Russell, has emphasized the team’s focus on securing home matches during the knockout stages of the Champions Cup, aiming to build a strong foundation for their pursuit of the trophy in Bilbao this … Read More