Rural Somerset Communities Unite to Challenge Poor Planning of New Housing Developments Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset housing planning communities rural development campaign judicial infrastructure opposition Rural communities across Somerset are rallying together to oppose what they describe as “poor planning” by Somerset Council amid rising government housing targets. At the forefront of this resistance is the village of Keinton … Read More
Campaign Launched for a New Health Centre in Bath Friday, January 2, 2026 health bath twerton nhs gp campaign deprivation healthcare access community The Member of Parliament for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has initiated a campaign to establish a new NHS health centre in Twerton, Bath. The proposed centre would operate for twelve hours daily, six days a week, aiming to alleviate … Read More
Leave No Teddy Behind This Christmas: A Heartwarming Toy Rescue Sunday, December 14, 2025 teddybears christmas volunteer campaign donations community charity toys holidayspirit kindness This Christmas, a kind-hearted volunteer has sparked a heartwarming mission to ensure that no teddy bear is left forgotten on the shelves. With the holiday spirit in full swing, the campaign encourages the community to donate … Read More
Leave No Teddy Behind This Christmas – Heartwarming Photos Sunday, December 14, 2025 teddybears christmas charity giving community volunteers campaign toys adoption festive This Christmas, a heartwarming initiative is bringing joy to both toys and children alike. A kind-hearted volunteer has launched a festive campaign dedicated to ensuring that no teddy bear is left sitting lonely on the shelf … Read More
Village Challenges North Somerset Council’s Plan to Build on Precious Farmland Wednesday, December 10, 2025 backwell farmland housing northsomerset localplan foodsecurity farming development greenbelt campaign The village of Backwell is making a passionate plea to North Somerset Council (NSC) to reconsider plans that would see valuable Grade 1 farmland lost to housing. With about 2,000 homes currently in the village and permission … Read More
Somerset Green Party Councillor Jailed for Role in Just Stop Oil M25 Protests Tuesday, December 9, 2025 somerset greenparty protest m25 juststopoil climateaction councillor sentencing publicsafety campaign Michael Dunk, a serving Somerset Green Party councillor, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for his involvement in the 2022 Just Stop Oil protests on the M25 motorway. Elected in May 2022 to represent Frome West, Dunk … Read More