What to Do When Your New Recycling Red Bag Falls Apart Monday, December 1, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset waste environment council replacement bagdurability plastics recyclingbags North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” These bags were introduced to encourage more recycling, but many residents have found … Read More
Live: M5 Closed in Both Directions as Police Incident Unfolds Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 motorway closure police traffic diversion incident travel road safety The M5 motorway is currently closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing significant disruption for motorists. Authorities have shut the motorway and expect the closure to remain in place for several hours … Read More
'My son survived Liverpool parade horror - it was utterly traumatic' Sunday, November 30, 2025 liverpool victims parade trauma injury carattack justice recovery ptsd family On May 26, 2025, Liverpool’s victory parade turned into a scene of terror when Paul Doyle, 54, drove his car through crowds of celebrating fans. The man, who recently changed his plea to guilty, left dozens injured and … Read More
Somerset Pensioner Faces Prolonged Imprisonment in Chile Following Drug Trafficking Allegations Sunday, November 30, 2025 pensioner chile drugsmuggling prison scam methamphetamine investigation deception arrest legal William “Billy Boy” Eastment, a 79-year-old pensioner from Milborne Port near Yeovil, finds himself trapped in Chile’s notorious Santiago 1 Penitentiary, accused of transporting £200,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in his … Read More
Police Reassure Wincanton Residents Following Serious Incident Sunday, November 30, 2025 wincanton police investigation attemptedmurder incident southsomerset publicsafety arrest highstreet community Residents of Wincanton in South Somerset were alarmed on Sunday morning when police cordoned off the town’s High Street amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged attempted murder. The incident resulted in a man sustaining … Read More
Local Couple Closes Cherished Fish and Chip Shop After 39 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 fishchips retirement templecombe community tradition localbusiness closure village somerset family After nearly four decades of serving the community, Paul and Marianne Elson have announced the closure of their beloved fish and chip shop in Templecombe, Somerset. Bridge Fish and Chips, a staple on Templecombe’s High Street … Read More