Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour Faces Scrutiny Over Expense Claims Sunday, July 27, 2025 expenses mp somerset rachelgilmour controversy parliament ipsa birthdaycards alcohol hospitality Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has come under fire after documents revealed she charged birthday cards, golf club hospitality, and alcohol to public expenses despite her £91,000 annual … Read More
Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Unique Brutalist Church in Batheaston Set for Demolition Amid Controversy Monday, July 21, 2025 brutalism architecture batheaston church demolition heritage conservation diocese planning controversy The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. … Read More
Kneecap Announces Major South West Shows in New UK Tour Tuesday, July 15, 2025 kneecap irishrap bristol belfast uktour controversy mochara bafta politics music Irish rap trio Kneecap have revealed an extensive UK tour this autumn, spotlighting their largest-ever show in Bristol. The Belfast-based group is set to perform at the Prospect Building in St Philips on Tuesday, November 18, … Read More
BBC Staff with Authority to Cut Bob Vylan Livestream Were Present at Glastonbury Monday, July 14, 2025 bbc glastonbury bobvylan livestream controversy apology accountability broadcast protest music During the controversial Glastonbury performance by punk rap duo Bob Vylan, hundreds of BBC staff were on site, including individuals empowered to cut the livestream. This was confirmed by the BBC Director-General, Tim Davie, … Read More
Bob Vylan Announces Surprise Bristol Gig Amid Glastonbury and Police Controversy Friday, July 11, 2025 bobvylan glastonbury policeinvestigation protestmusic palestine punk controversy musicfestival politicalmusic freespeech Punk duo Bob Vylan have sparked significant controversy after their politically charged performances led to police investigations and cancelled international appearances. Despite this, the band announced a surprise gig … Read More