Bath Rugby Secures Key Talent with Tom Carr-Smith Contract Extension Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bath rugby carr-smith contract scrumhalf premiership vangraan academy extension leroux sport Bath Rugby has officially announced that scrum-half Tom Carr-Smith has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club through the 2026/27 season. Having joined Bath’s professional ranks at just 18 years old, … Read More
Fire Erupts in Glastonbury Town Centre Wednesday, February 18, 2026 glastonbury fire emergency firefighters blaze towncentre incident response safety investigation A fire broke out recently in Glastonbury town centre, prompting an immediate response from local firefighters. Emergency crews arrived swiftly at the scene to contain the blaze and ensure public safety. Details about the …
Environment Agency to Review Somerset Flooding Response After Ministerial Visit Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding environment agency response ministerial flooddefences community funding review The Environment Agency (EA) has announced a formal review of its response to the recent flooding in Somerset, following a ministerial visit to the region. Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, … Read More
Fire Service Faces Serious Challenges Without Increased Funding, Warns FBU Wednesday, February 18, 2026 firefighting funding recruitment pay firebrigadesunion devon somerset budget emergency morale The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has issued a stark warning that the fire service in the south west will face “serious challenges” unless the central government provides additional funding to recruit and retain more … Read More
Opening of New Bridgwater Council Houses Delayed Following Break-In and Theft Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bridgwater somerset councilhousing penleahouse construction theft delay flats socialrent development The completion and opening of a major council housing development in Bridgwater has been postponed due to a break-in at the construction site, Somerset Council has confirmed. The project, led by Homes in Somerset in … Read More
Somerset Council Halts Council Tax Support Changes Amidst Imminent Judicial Review Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset counciltax judicialreview disabilityrights legalchallenge publicpolicy socialsupport equality budget governance Somerset Council has announced that no alterations will be made to its council tax support scheme until April 2027, as it prepares to face a judicial review challenge in the High Court. The council had previously revised its … Read More