Councillor Jason Baker and his family have reportedly faced “sustained abuse” during a protracted dispute involving allegations of bullying within Chard Town Council. The issues first came to light in October 2022, when the …
An ex-youth worker who was brutally beaten and stabbed during a random attack in Wellington says that, years later, he remains afraid to go out at night. The victim, who has asked to be known by his initials LP, was attacked …
Efforts to extend the operating hours of the Esso petrol station on Bath Road in Wells have been unsuccessful after a decision by local councillors. Located within a largely residential area, the site also includes a Budgens …
McDonald’s Restaurant Ltd. has submitted plans to construct a new McDonald’s restaurant and drive-thru within the Haskins Retail Centre car park in the heart of Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The site, located off the A371 …
A legal challenge to parking charges introduced by North Somerset Council in Clevedon has been dismissed by the High Court, with the council prevailing despite acknowledged procedural errors. Daniel Adams, a local businessman …
Recent data reveals a staggering 6,000 branch closures nationwide since 2015, leaving a substantial impact on the high street and communities. The rapid pace of closures continues, with nearly 1,500 banks having either closed …