Teen Charged in Late-Night Weston-super-Mare Attack Tuesday, May 12, 2026 teenager assault weston-super-mare grievousbodilyharm court police highstreet violentdisorder magistratescourt investigation A teenage boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after an alleged late-night assault in Weston-super-Mare. The incident took place on High Street around 10 p.m. on March 31. The charged teenager, who … Read More
Somerset Charity We Hear You Rescued from Closure by Overwhelming Community Support Tuesday, May 12, 2026 charity cancer counselling fundraising community frome donations healthcare nonprofit survival In early 2024, We Hear You (WHY), a small cancer counselling charity based in Frome, faced the devastating prospect of shutting down. The organisation needed to raise £55,000 by April to continue providing its essential … Read More
Young Woman Dies in Tragic M5 Accident Tuesday, May 12, 2026 m5 accident tragedy fatality police motorway emergency investigation road safety crash A young woman has tragically lost her life in a serious accident on the M5 motorway. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but despite their efforts, the woman was pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating … Read More
Somerset Councillor Jo Roundell Greene Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Tuesday, May 12, 2026 somerset councillor leave libdem southpetherton education localgovernment community specialneeds politics Jo Roundell Greene, a serving Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate, has been granted a six-month leave of absence. Since May 2022, she has represented the South Petherton and Islemoor division as one of two … Read More
HMO Expansion on Busy Bridgwater Street Faces Appeal After Rejection Tuesday, May 12, 2026 hmo bridgwater tauntonroad planningappeal housing development somersetcouncil property expansion accommodation Plans to expand a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 41 Taunton Road, one of Bridgwater’s busiest streets, could still move forward following a recent appeal. In December 2025, EDJ Investments submitted an application to … Read More
HMO Expansion on Busy Bridgwater Street Advances Following Appeal Tuesday, May 12, 2026 bridgwater hmo expansion planning appeal tauntonroad somerset development housing planninginspectorate Plans to expand a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 41 Taunton Road, one of Bridgwater’s busiest streets, may still proceed after an appeal was lodged following a refusal by Somerset Council. EDJ Investments submitted an … Read More