Top Bath Councillor Criticizes Mansion Tax as ‘Completely Unfair’ Friday, December 12, 2025 mansiontax counciltax bath propertytax localgovernment taxreform socialcare propertyowners governmentfinance taxpolicy The Labour government’s proposal to impose a mansion tax on homes valued over £2 million has been met with strong criticism from Bath’s cabinet member for resources, Mark Elliott. Describing the scheme as “completely unfair,” … Read More
Nine Somerset Areas at Risk of Flooding Tonight Thursday, December 11, 2025 somerset flooding weather emergency rain warnings localauthorities preparation risks alerts Several areas in Somerset face the possibility of flooding tonight due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. Residents in the nine most vulnerable locations are urged to stay alert and prepare accordingly. Local …
Erratic Drug Driver Found Barely Able to Speak During Police Stop Thursday, December 11, 2025 drugdriving somerset ketamine cannabis arrest police impaired disqualification sentencing safety A man who could barely respond to basic police questions has been banned from driving for five years after being caught under the influence of drugs behind the wheel. On Monday, August 22, a silver Mercedes B-Class was … Read More
Erratic Drug Driver Caught After Striking Wall and Slurring Speech Thursday, December 11, 2025 drug driving offense sentence somerset arrest ketamine cannabis police mercedes Jack Brownless, 39, of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset, has been banned from driving for five years after being caught driving under the influence of drugs. On Monday, August 22, a silver Mercedes B-Class was spotted driving … Read More
Somerset Men Charged Following Series of Nighttime Burglaries Thursday, December 11, 2025 somerset burglary weston-super-mare avon crime bristol police theft court breakin Three men from Somerset have been formally charged following a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in August and September. The offences occurred in Downend, Hanham, Longwell Green, Mangotsfield, and Staple … Read More
Somerset Men Charged Following Series of Night-Time Burglaries Thursday, December 11, 2025 somerset burglary crime avonandsomerset westonsupermare burglars police court homeinvasion investigation Three men from Somerset have been formally charged following a series of burglaries and attempted break-ins across South Gloucestershire during August and September. The incidents, linked by Avon and Somerset Police, took … Read More