West of England politicians protected by heightened security after mayor chased into lift Wednesday, April 1, 2026 westofengland helengodwin acorn weca security protest politics safety bristol activism A meeting of the West of England’s political leaders on Friday was heavily guarded after protestors pursued Mayor Helen Godwin through her offices earlier in the week. On Monday, March 23, Mayor Godwin was chased by activists … Read More
County-by-County Preview: Somerset and Gloucestershire Gear Up for the 2026 Rothesay County Championship Wednesday, April 1, 2026 somerset gloucestershire countychampionship cricket ecb rothesay players cricket2026 england divisionone sport The ECB Reporters Network, with support from Rothesay, provides a comprehensive season preview, spotlighting each county’s prospects, player movements, and key storylines heading into the 2026 Rothesay County Championship. … Read More
County-by-County Preview for Somerset and Gloucestershire as the Rothesay County Championship Begins Wednesday, April 1, 2026 cricket somerset gloucestershire countychampionship rothesay ecb players divisionone divisiontwo countycricket sport As the Rothesay County Championship prepares to commence on Friday, April 3, the ECB Reporters Network, with support from Rothesay, delivers detailed county-by-county previews. This guide highlights key players, recent … Read More
Somerset Darts Star Justin Hood's Naked Proposal Ends in Tears and Thrown Ring Wednesday, April 1, 2026 justinhood proposal darts pdc somerset engagement worldchampionship naked emotions sports sport Somerset darts player Justin Hood made headlines with his remarkably unconventional marriage proposal—getting down on one knee completely naked. Known for his larger-than-life personality on the PDC circuit, Hood chose a … Read More
Wiltshire Police Self-Refer to Watchdog After Man’s Body Found in River Avon Tuesday, March 31, 2026 wiltshire police riveravon chippenham iopc search recovery welfare investigation accountability Wiltshire Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after the discovery of a man’s body in the River Avon early this morning. Emergency services, including underwater search … Read More
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Vehicle Fire in Bruton Tuesday, March 31, 2026 firefighters bruton vehiclefire devon somerset emergency firefighting blaze fireservice accident This afternoon, firefighters from two stations were dispatched to tackle a car fire in Bruton. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received the alert at 12:05 pm on March 13, though the exact location within the … Read More