Winifred’s Lane Closure in Bath to Remain Despite Rising Traffic Concerns Thursday, February 26, 2026 winifredslane bath traffic liveableneighbourhoods closure scrutiny council pedestriansafety community transportation sport The decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane in Bath has been upheld following a council scrutiny panel vote that dismissed calls to reopen the road. This move comes despite warnings from residents who claim the closure … Read More
I owe everything to local libraries; closing one would be a tragedy Wednesday, February 25, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community education sanctuary reading youth volunteer publicservices Worle Library faces closure this September if North Somerset Council’s proposed budget cuts are approved, with Winscombe Library potentially shutting its doors the following March. While Pill Library may be spared, other … Read More
Tributes Paid to ‘Perfect Gentleman’ Terry, Beloved Tearoom Owner and Councillor Wednesday, February 25, 2026 terrytowler midsomernorton tearoom councillor community entrepreneurship legacy memorial chamberofcommerce millennium Terry Towler, a treasured businessman and dedicated town councillor in Midsomer Norton, has died peacefully at the age of 90. Known affectionately as a ‘perfect gentleman,’ Terry ran the beloved tearoom Mrs Pickwick’s from … Read More
Power Restored After Nearly 1,000 Homes Lose Electricity Near Somerset Tuesday, February 24, 2026 somerset power outage electricity restored homes community local utility blackout Nearly 1,000 properties near a town in Somerset experienced a power outage, leaving residents without electricity for several hours. The disruption affected homes across the area, causing inconvenience and concern among the …
Tributes Pour in for Beloved Father and Husband Killed in A4 Crash Tuesday, February 24, 2026 tribute family accident a4 crash fatality police investigation community grief The family of Cameron Thomas, a cherished father and husband, have expressed their profound grief following his tragic death in a road accident. Cameron, aged 32, lost his life in a collision on the A4 at Fyfield on Saturday, … Read More
Sewage Concerns Stall Decision on Travellers’ Pitches Near Glastonbury Tuesday, February 24, 2026 sewage planning travellers somerset glastonbury environment community enforcement caravans development A prolonged five-year planning dispute over travellers’ pitches in Butleigh, a small village near Glastonbury in Somerset, remains unresolved due to ongoing uncertainty about sewage treatment at the site. Joshua … Read More