Police and Crime Commissioner Responds to Fatal Teen Stabbing in Chippenham Tuesday, February 3, 2026 stabbing knifecrime chippenham wiltshire police crime violence youth safety community The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Philip Wilkinson, has expressed deep condolences following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Chippenham on Saturday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred just before … Read More
Car-Free Route Linking Taunton and Wellington Set to Begin Construction by 2028 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 greenway cycling walking somerset infrastructure taunton wellington activetravel funding community A new car-free route connecting Taunton and Wellington, two of Somerset’s largest towns, is poised to begin construction by 2028, pending sufficient funding. The ambitious project aims to provide pedestrians and cyclists with … Read More
11 Affordable Homes Approved for Spaxton Village Near Bridgwater Tuesday, February 3, 2026 affordable housing spaxton bridgwater development planning community socialrent biodiversity council Eleven new affordable homes are set to be built in Spaxton, a small village near Bridgwater, after local councillors unanimously approved the development. Joint proposals from Aster Housing and Spaxton Community Land Trust, … Read More
Two Missing Boys Found Safe After Week-Long Search Monday, February 2, 2026 missing boys found search recovery safe authorities family investigation community After a tense week of searching, the two boys who went missing have been found safe. Authorities have confirmed their recovery, ending a harrowing ordeal for their family and the community. Details surrounding their …
Teenager Dies After Stabbing Incident in Chippenham; Second Boy Arrested Monday, February 2, 2026 stabbing chippenham wiltshire teenager police investigation arrest fatality community crime A tragic incident unfolded on the afternoon of January 31 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, when a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed. Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing on London Road shortly before 4 PM, where … Read More
Popular Somerset Farm Shop and Café on A303 Set for Expansion Following Approval Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset teals farmshop expansion a303 community retail jobs planning biodiversity Teals Farm Shop, a beloved local destination on the A303 in Somerset, is poised for expansion after receiving formal approval from Somerset Council. Located between Sparkford and Wincanton near North Cadbury, the farm shop … Read More