Budgens in Somerset Granted 24-Hour Alcohol Sales Despite Community Concerns Wednesday, October 22, 2025 budgens somerset wells alcohol licensing residents noise antisocial petrolstation crime A Budgens store in Wells, Somerset, will now be able to sell alcohol around the clock, despite significant concerns from nearby residents about potential noise, crime, and rowdy behavior. The store, located inside the Esso … Read More
Police Urge Community Action Amid Rising Crime and Vandalism in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Monday, September 15, 2025 crime vandalism antisocial policing community reporting travellers burnham-on-sea highbridge safety Avon and Somerset Police have called on residents to report every incident, no matter how minor, following an increase in anti-social behaviour, theft, vandalism, and unauthorised traveller encampments in Burnham-on-Sea and … Read More
Police Shut Down Somerset Flat After 18 Months of Drug-Related Disturbances Friday, August 22, 2025 somerset bridgwater police closure antisocial drugabuse nuisance community safety housing A flat in Bridgwater’s Wyndham Mews, Silver Street, has been shut down following 18 months of drug-related anti-social behaviour that severely disrupted neighbours’ lives. On Wednesday, August 20, Taunton Magistrates’ Court … Read More
Ilfracombe: A Stunning Seaside Town Grappling with Housing, High Street Decline, and Anti-Social Challenges Thursday, August 14, 2025 ilfracombe devon seaside tourism housing victorian highstreet antisocial community regeneration Ilfracombe, a picturesque seaside town in North Devon, is renowned for its stunning beaches, scenic coastal paths, and iconic landmarks such as Damian Hirst’s Bronze Verity sculpture. On the surface, it thrives as a tourist … Read More
Council Risks Becoming a “Laughing Stock” Over Unresolved Eviction at Former Somerset Factory Tuesday, August 12, 2025 somerset glastonbury council eviction zigzagbuilding planning enforcement antisocial pspo community Somerset Council faces criticism and the risk of becoming a “laughing stock” if it fails to evict residents living in the disused Zig Zag Building in Glastonbury, according to local Conservative councillor Susannah Hart. The … Read More
Council Faces Criticism Over Inaction on Former Somerset Factory Occupation Tuesday, August 12, 2025 somerset council glastonbury zigzagbuilding enforcement planning antisocial pspo eviction community Somerset Council risks becoming a “laughing stock” if it fails to remove residents living in the disused Zig Zag Building in Glastonbury, warns local Conservative councillor Susannah Hart. The Zig Zag Building, located on … Read More