Key A-road Reopens Following Crash Near Ilminster Wednesday, December 3, 2025 ilminster accident traffic a-road crash emergency transport roadworks highways delays A significant crash on a major A-road near Ilminster caused traffic delays in both directions earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing the situation and working to clear the roadway. …
I Abandoned Bath Christmas Market Without Buying a Thing Wednesday, December 3, 2025 bath christmas market crowds overcrowding shopping festive experience chaos event A visit to Bath Christmas Market turned into a frustrating experience for 23-year-old student Gizem Taslicay, who described the event as ‘chaotic’ and overcrowded. On Sunday, November 30, despite hoping for a quieter … Read More
North Somerset Council Proposes Reducing Tax Discounts for Thousands Amid Financial Struggles Wednesday, December 3, 2025 northsomerset counciltax discounts financialcrisis workingage poverty consultation hardship socialcare budgetcuts North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting the council tax discounts given to its lowest-income residents, a move that could impact approximately 6,400 working-age households. This follows last year’s abandoned … Read More
Campaigners Launch £458k Share Offer to Save Historic Britannia Inn in Wells Wednesday, December 3, 2025 wells britannia community pub fundraising heritage social ownership eastwells revival A passionate community initiative in Wells is rallying to revive the Britannia Inn, a cherished pub that has remained closed since 2021. The East Wells Community Benefit Society (EWCBS) has launched its second share offer, … Read More
Campaigners Launch £458k Community Fundraising to Revive Historic Wells Pub Wednesday, December 3, 2025 wells britannia community fundraising pub historic eastwells socialhub restoration shareoffer A passionate community group in Wells is renewing efforts to bring The Britannia Inn back to life with a fresh fundraising drive. After more than two years of closure, locals are determined to regain ownership of this … Read More
6,400 Households Could Face Reduced Council Tax Support in North Somerset Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, December 3, 2025 northsomerset counciltax discounts financialcuts housingsupport socialcare budgetcrisis hardshipfund localgovernment consultation North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting council tax support for the area’s poorest residents—a year after shelving a similar proposal amid strong criticism that it was “so discriminatory” it might … Read More