Librarians Silenced Amid North Somerset Library Cuts Thursday, August 7, 2025 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts libraryclosures librarians council consultation publicservices community culture Librarians across North Somerset have been asked to refrain from discussing the council’s planned library cuts while on duty or inside library buildings. Facing a £433,000 reduction in annual funding—almost 20% of the … Read More
Live: Concerns Grow for Missing Man with Gold Hoop Earring and Distinctive Tattoo Thursday, August 7, 2025 missing search simon hoopearring tattoo disappearance urgent investigation community safety Concerns are mounting as Simon, a man known for his distinctive gold hoop earring and a unique tattoo, has gone missing since Monday. Authorities and community members are actively searching for any information that could …
Somerset Town Faces Loss of Nearly £240,000 in Funding for Local Services Thursday, August 7, 2025 somerset wincanton housing development affordablehousing community viability section106 devonshirehomes planning Residents of Wincanton, a growing town in Somerset, may miss out on nearly £240,000 intended for local community facilities if proposed changes to a housing development are approved. Devonshire Homes is currently building 31 … Read More
‘Exciting’ plans breathe new life into derelict toll house beside Weston-super-Mare pier Thursday, August 7, 2025 birnbeck restoration tollhouse heritage westonsupermare rnli community pier historicengland museum Historic England has allocated over £100,000 towards the restoration of the derelict toll house at Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to revitalize this iconic structure and create a welcoming public space. Birnbeck … Read More
Worle Library Faces Closure Amid Extensive Wet Rot and Budget Cuts Wednesday, August 6, 2025 library worle northsomerset wetrot closure budgetcuts community heritage consultation preservation Worle Library is on the brink of closure after a building inspection revealed extensive wet rot and damp issues in the facility it was moved into eight years ago. In 2017, North Somerset Council relocated the library from its … Read More
Live: Call 999 if You Have Seen Missing Girl Last Spotted Five Days Ago Wednesday, August 6, 2025 missing rosie urgent search emergency police safety alert community help Rosie, a young girl who has been missing for five days, is urgently sought by authorities and her loved ones. If you have seen Rosie or have any information about her whereabouts, please call 999 immediately. The community …