Bruton Welcomes Big Brue Festival: A Celebration of Ideas, Music, and Community Friday, June 12, 2026 bruton bigbrue festival speakers music art community debate somerset culture This September, the ancient town of Bruton will buzz with excitement as it hosts the inaugural Big Brue festival—a weekend dedicated to music, art, and engaging conversations led by an exceptional lineup of speakers. Big Brue … Read More
Anger Erupts as Wiltshire Council Votes to Reinstate Free Blue Badge Parking Thursday, October 23, 2025 bluebadge parking wiltshire disability council charges debate accessibility disabledparking legislation A tense and emotional debate unfolded at County Hall in Trowbridge as Wiltshire councillors narrowly voted to reinstate free parking for Blue Badge holders, a decision reversing charges introduced in 2022 by the Conservative … Read More
Somerset MPs Clash Over UK Asylum System Failures Thursday, October 23, 2025 asylum borders migration refugees somerset government debate petsitions backlog immigration Two MPs from Somerset engaged in a heated debate in Westminster Hall on Monday, October 20, sharply contrasting views on the state of the UK asylum system amid calls for urgent reform. The debate centered on two widely … Read More
‘I refused to give my bus seat to elderly passenger and I don’t regret it’ Monday, August 25, 2025 bus publictransport seats priorityseating elderly pregnancy etiquette debate reddit publicdebate sport For anyone who regularly uses public transport, finding a seat on a crowded bus can feel like winning the lottery. The unwritten rule is clear: if you’re lucky enough to have a seat, it’s usually expected that you offer it to … Read More
Somerset House Sits Directly Beneath M5 Motorway, Sparks Online Debate Friday, July 4, 2025 somerset house property realestate m5 motorway location noise creepingfreehold debate A two-bedroom house in Somerset has captured online attention due to its unusual and challenging location—directly underneath the M5 motorway. Listed for £475,000, this property on Clevedon Lane, Clevedon, has been … Read More
Somerset Councillors Clash Over Asylum Seekers Amid Housing Crisis Debate Monday, June 2, 2025 somerset housing asylum refugees council immigration politics socialhousing controversy debate Somerset’s housing crisis sparked a fiery debate at the annual full council meeting on May 21, as councillors clashed over the role of asylum seekers in the county’s strained housing market. The Conservative group introduced … Read More