Use of Live Reindeer at Christmas Lights Switch-On Defended Amidst Protest Friday, December 5, 2025 reindeer christmas animalwelfare protest festivals s somerset domestication wildlife animalrights events A farm attraction in Wincanton has defended its decision to feature live reindeer at the recent Christmas lights switch-on, despite protests from animal rights campaigners. During last Friday’s event, two reindeer were … Read More
No Immediate Plans to Close Cheddar Recycling Centre, Confirms Somerset Council Friday, December 5, 2025 cheddar recycling somerset council waste budget closure consultation environment community Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no immediate plans to close the household waste recycling centre in Cheddar, nearly two years after initial proposals suggested a possible closure. In January 2024, the council … Read More
Pedestrian Dies in Lorry Collision on A4 Bath Road Thursday, December 4, 2025 pedestrian collision lorry a4 marlborough wiltshire fatality investigation police accident A man in his sixties tragically lost his life after being hit by a lorry on the A4 Bath Road near Marlborough this morning (December 4). The collision occurred around 10:40 am on the eastbound carriageway, close to the … Read More
Lando Norris Faces High Stakes in Abu Dhabi World Championship Clash Thursday, December 4, 2025 landonorris formulaone abudhabigp worldchampionship maxverstappen mclaren motorsport f1 racing championshiprace sport Lando Norris acknowledges the immense pressure as he approaches a defining moment in his Formula One career: the season finale in Abu Dhabi, where a lifelong dream hangs in the balance. Leading the championship by 12 points … Read More
Christmas Market Chaos, Council Boss's Massive Salary, and Legendary Ice Cream Man Retires: Bath Stories You May Have Missed Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath christmas market council salary icecream retirement community local news The Christmas market in Bath recently faced unexpected chaos, causing disruption for both vendors and visitors. Local authorities are investigating the issues to prevent future disturbances. In other news, the salary of … Read More
Passenger Bus Crashes into Lamppost in Bath Early Saturday Morning Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath bus crash collision investigation police firstbus lamppost upperbristolroad passengers A bus carrying passengers crashed into a lamppost on Upper Bristol Road in Bath at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, November 29. Avon and Somerset Police responded promptly to reports of the collision involving a First bus and … Read More