Somerset Town Divided Over Controversial One-Way Road Scheme Friday, October 24, 2025 bridgwater somerset oneway traffic council transport pedestrian businesses congestion infrastructure Bridgwater’s newly introduced one-way system in the town centre has sparked heated debate, with concerns that it is causing significant traffic congestion. East Quay and Salmon Parade were converted to one-way streets as part … Read More
Pupils Thrive at Castle Primary School Thanks to Calm Environment and School Dogs Friday, October 24, 2025 thrive mentalwellbeing primaryschool calmenvironment schooldogs emotionalsupport education wellbeing confidence keynsham Castle Primary School in Keynsham has been nationally recognised for fostering a nurturing, calm environment that supports children’s emotional wellbeing, aided by the presence of two beloved school dogs. The school has been … Read More
Bath Half Marathon Selected as Official Trial for 2026 World Championships Friday, October 24, 2025 bath halfmarathon worldchampionships trialrace eliteathletes running copenhagen ukathletics prizemoney roadrunning sport The 2026 GetPRO Bath Half Marathon has been announced as the official British Athletics trial race for the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships Half Marathon. Scheduled for Sunday, March 15, the race features a … Read More
South West Wetherspoon Announces Sudden Closure of Popular Devon Pub Thursday, October 23, 2025 wetherspoon watergate barnstaple devon pubclosure jdwetherspoon hospitality commercialreasons localnews community JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the unexpected closure of The Water Gate, a beloved pub located on Barnstaple’s waterfront in Devon. The pub is set to shut its doors on Sunday, 9th November. A spokesperson for the chain cited … Read More
A-Road Adjacent to M5 Blocked Following Collision Thursday, October 23, 2025 accident traffic m5 roadblock collision emergency congestion delay motorists incident An accident on the A-road next to the M5 has resulted in a complete blockage, causing significant traffic delays. Motorists experienced slow-moving queues as emergency services responded to the scene and worked to clear the …
Somerset Town’s Ambitious Merger Proposal Sparks Controversy Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset castlecary ansford merger governance councillor petition parishcouncil localgovernment controversy Castle Cary, a fast-growing Somerset town, is proposing to merge with its neighbouring parish, Ansford, a move that has ignited local tension and suspicions of a power grab. Over the past decade, significant housing … Read More