Seven Hundred Cannabis Plants Seized from Abandoned Bath Hotel Wednesday, January 21, 2026 cannabis police bath drugs crime investigation hotel fire-risk law-enforcement community Today, January 21, Avon and Somerset Police have begun removing an extensive cannabis farm hidden inside a derelict hotel on Monmouth Place in Bath. Approximately 700 suspected cannabis plants were discovered growing within … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Unite to Oppose New Housing Development Plans Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development somerset greenspace community petition planning affordablehousing floodprevention More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to the proposed construction of 220 new homes in the southwest corner of the town. Bloor Homes South West first revealed plans in July 2025 to build up to … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Rally Against 220-Home Development Plan Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development greenspace petition somerset bloorhomes affordablehousing floodprevention community More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to proposed plans for a new housing development comprising 220 homes on the town’s south-western edge. Bloor Homes South West first unveiled intentions in … Read More
Tributes Pour in for ‘True Gentleman’ Craig Hurcombe Following Discovery of Human Remains Monday, January 19, 2026 craig rugby devizes tribute mourning community murder remains friendship loss sport The rugby community and friends have been left heartbroken after human remains were discovered in the Roemead Road area of Gurney Slade on the night of January 14. The remains are believed to be those of 40-year-old Craig … Read More
Much-Loved Mum and Nanny Remembered Among 22 Somerset Death Notices Sunday, January 18, 2026 obituaries somerset funeral deathnotices memorial tribute bereavement donations community remembrance The time-honoured tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news remains a vital way to share memories and celebrate lives. We are honoured by the trust families place in us to publish these heartfelt … Read More
200 New Homes Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Year-Long Planning Process Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing development planning affordablehousing naturereserve infrastructure community section106 Plans to build up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been officially approved, almost a year after local councillors voted in favour of the development. The site, near Ilchester, has been farmed by the Young … Read More