The 20 Largest Housing Developments Approved in Somerset in 2025 Friday, December 19, 2025 somerset housing development planning construction phosphates appeals localplan infrastructure community Over the past 12 months, Somerset has approved more than 3,600 new homes across its 20 largest development sites, marking a significant step toward addressing long-standing housing shortages. Despite challenges such as the … Read More
Arrests Made in Major Operation Following Theft of Farming Machinery Across South West Thursday, December 18, 2025 ruralcrime farming theft police arrests southwest lawenforcement community investigation crime Thousands of pounds worth of farming machinery have been stolen from farmers across the South West, prompting coordinated action by law enforcement agencies. Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a widespread … Read More
School Celebrates Festive Spirit with Visit from High Sheriff and Giant Gingerbread Man Thursday, December 18, 2025 school festival highsheriff gingerbread community holiday celebration tradition students visit As the holiday season approaches, the local school joyfully welcomed a special festive visit from the High Sheriff, accompanied by a towering gingerbread man costume that delighted students and staff alike. The unexpected duo … Read More
Children Gallop for Charity in Festive Reindeer Run to Support Local Hospice Thursday, December 18, 2025 charity community hospice fundraising children festive event santa winter reindeer On a crisp winter morning, the playground was filled with laughter and jingling bells as children took part in a festive reindeer run to support their local hospice. Bundled up against the cold, the young participants … Read More
Map Reveals Most Crime-Severe Areas in Somerset Thursday, December 18, 2025 somerset crime severity bristol bath violence sexualoffences police community safety A new crime severity map has highlighted the areas in Somerset most impacted by serious crime. Unlike traditional crime rates that simply count incidents, crime severity scores evaluate both the volume and seriousness of … Read More
Aria Thorpe's Death Leaves Weston-super-Mare Primary School Devastated Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ariathorpe westonsupermare becketprimary tragedy community policeinvestigation support mourning childsafety justice The Weston-super-Mare community is mourning the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, a pupil at Becket Primary School. Aria died on the evening of Monday, December 15, after suffering a single stab wound. Emergency … Read More