Somerset Council Staff Defend Pay Review Amid Transformation Efforts Monday, November 17, 2025 somerset council payreview transformation workforce recruitment retention finance localgovernment equalpay Somerset Council staff have firmly rejected accusations of exploiting the ongoing pay review, as a Conservative councillor clarified that they do not have their “trotters in the trough.” This statement comes amid … Read More
New GP Surgery Near M5 Set to Begin Construction in Summer 2026 Monday, November 17, 2025 northpetherton housing healthcare development surgery somerset m5 construction community planning Construction on a new medical centre near the M5 in Somerset could commence as early as summer 2026, pending approval of a proposed housing development. North Petherton has seen substantial residential growth recently, with … Read More
MP Champions VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 vat hospitality weston-super-mare economy tourism pubs tax business northsomerset closures The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their … Read More
Inside the Heartfelt Campaign That Brought People Closer to Man’s Best Friend Monday, November 17, 2025 fundraising rescue sanctuary empathy dogs shelter awareness charity volunteer veterinary When the annual dog show at Ferne Animal Sanctuary was canceled due to severe weather, the charity faced a £5,000 shortfall in winter funding. Yet from this setback emerged a deeply moving initiative that not only helped … Read More
Kitchen Completely Destroyed in Yeovil House Fire Sunday, November 16, 2025 fire yeovil kitchen housefire somerset firefighters blaze smoke emergency damage A devastating house fire in Yeovil, Somerset, resulted in the complete destruction of a kitchen and significant smoke damage throughout the home. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, November 16, when multiple emergency … Read More