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
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
Calls Mount to Reduce Bath Speed Limit to 20mph Following Fatal Collision Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath safety speedlimit petition motorcycle collision roadsafety traffic campaign investigation A growing movement to lower Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has gained momentum, with a petition now exceeding 100 signatures. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a fatal motorcycle collision on the A36 … Read More
Thatchers Reinstates Beloved Redwood Cider After Fan Campaign Wednesday, November 26, 2025 thatchers redwood cider somerset campaign revival martinthatcher scottsullivan festivities tradition As the festive season approaches, what better way to celebrate the traditional Somerset way than with a hearty glass of cider? This year, fans of Thatchers Cider have reason to rejoice as the beloved Redwood cider returns to … Read More
Odd Socks and Big Smiles Kick Off Anti-Bullying Week at Radstock School Saturday, November 22, 2025 antibullying oddsocks inclusion respect empathy schools campaign pshe diversity awareness At St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, students stepped out in style—and difference—by wearing mismatched socks to launch Anti-Bullying Week on Monday, November 10. This … Read More