Man Charged with Murder After Human Remains Found in Gurney Slade Village Friday, January 16, 2026 murder investigation gurneyslade police crime court stalking avonsomerset community justice Human remains discovered in the Roemead Road area of Gurney Slade late on the night of January 14 are believed to be those of 40-year-old Craig Hurcombe from Wiltshire, who had been reported missing. Formal identification is … Read More
Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
Community Weighs In on Which North Somerset Library to Save Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community publicconsultation pill winscombe worle children libraryservices Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be spared amid North Somerset Council’s ongoing budget cuts. In 2024, the council announced a 20% reduction in its libraries budget, aiming to … Read More
Hundreds Oppose Solar Panel Project in Bath’s Iconic Beauty Spot Friday, January 16, 2026 solar bath controversy heritage environment renewable conservation community tourism climate Controversy surrounds plans to install 320 solar panels on one of Bath’s most cherished scenic areas, the Bath Skyline Walk at Widcombe Hill near Rainbow Wood. The application, submitted by Dr. Alyson Warhurst of Rainbow Wood … Read More
Village Besieged by Abandoned Evri Parcels Amid Courier Controversy Thursday, January 15, 2026 evri parcels delivery somerset bathford courier complaints parcel-dumping community customerservice Residents of Bathford, a quiet village in Somerset just three miles from Bath, have found themselves frustrated by a recurring issue involving abandoned parcels. For the past week, locals report that an Evri courier has … Read More
'Devastating' - Yeovil Residents React to Potential Closure of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters manufacturing jobs economy closure ukgovernment defence community As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a welcoming sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” Soon, however, that sign might disappear. Leonardo, the renowned Italian defense … Read More