Plans to Enhance Security at Taunton Green Space Dismissed Just Before Traveller Encampment Wednesday, May 13, 2026 taunton travellers somersetcouncil stoneyfurlong unauthorisedencampment bollards greenspace community prevention localgovernment Somerset Council decided against implementing additional deterrent measures to prevent travellers from camping on Stoney Furlong Field in Taunton, less than 24 hours before eight caravans arrived on the site. Located west of … Read More
Measures to Protect Taunton Green Space Dismissed Just Before Traveller Encampment Wednesday, May 13, 2026 taunton sommerset council travellers encampment greenspace stoneyfurlong bollards deterrents caravans Somerset Council recently declined further measures to prevent unauthorised traveller encampments on Stoney Furlong Field, a green space in Taunton, less than 24 hours before eight caravans moved onto the site. Located west … Read More
Dates for Bridgwater Roadworks to Restore Celebration Mile Parking Confirmed Wednesday, May 13, 2026 bridgwater somerset roadworks parking celebrationmile salmonparade council traffic infrastructure review Somerset Council has announced the schedule for roadworks aimed at restoring parking spaces along Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile. The focus is on Salmon Parade, an area near the former Bridgwater community hospital, where … Read More
Blocked Fire Exits and Overcrowding Raise Safety Concerns at Royal United Hospital in Bath Tuesday, May 12, 2026 hospital safety fire emergency overcrowding staffing inspection mentalhealth patients healthcare The Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath has come under scrutiny after inspectors found blocked fire exits and overcrowding posing serious risks to patient safety. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted an unannounced … Read More
UK Heatwave Maps Forecast Four-Day Hot Spell in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, May 12, 2026 uk heatwave temperatures ecmwf somerset metoffice weather may highpressure forecast Temperatures in the UK are set to rise, with the potential to reach as high as 27°C in a notable four-day warm spell later this May. According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) model, maximum … Read More
BBC Somerset Presenter Apologises After Offensive Word Airs During Live Broadcast Tuesday, May 12, 2026 bbc somerset simonparkin liveradio broadcasting apology ofcom swearing radiomistake listenerreaction Listeners of BBC Somerset were taken aback during Simon Parkin’s live radio show on Monday, May 11, when an offensive word was mistakenly broadcast. The incident occurred during Parkin’s mid-morning show between 10am and 2pm, … Read More