The Weston-super-Mare recycling centre has introduced new rules to improve visitor flow and efficiency. Under the updated system, each person or vehicle will be allocated a strict 10-minute time slot to use the facility. This …
A recent survey conducted by Somerset Council reveals that nearly two-thirds of residents are willing to accept an increase in council tax to help address a £41 million budget shortfall. The council plans to set its annual …
Somerset Council is making a substantial investment of more than £5.8 million to convert its existing street lights to energy-efficient LED technology. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the council’s annual energy …
Somerset Council has announced a £5.8 million investment to convert its remaining street lighting and illuminated assets to LED technology, targeting substantial energy savings and improved maintenance efficiency. Currently …
Martin Lewis, the well-known personal finance expert, has shared valuable advice on reducing household energy expenses by making use of smart meters. In a recent episode of his BBC podcast, he responded to a listener’s …
Green councillors advocating for Bath and North East Somerset Council to adopt a formal AI ethics policy faced criticism likening their concerns to the dystopian Skynet from the film The Terminator. Skynet, a self-aware AI …
Green councillors advocating for Bath and North East Somerset Council to adopt a formal AI ethics policy have faced pushback, with some accusing them of fearing a fictional “robot uprising” akin to the one in the movie The …
Homeowners across social media are expressing amazement after discovering how much water and money they can save simply by switching to a dishwasher. In an era of rising household costs, many seek easy ways to become more …
Somerset Council has announced significant changes to its Garden Waste collection service affecting approximately 53,000 subscribers. Due to a substantial increase in garden waste subscriptions over the past five years, …
The government is introducing a new scheme to tackle unnecessary hospital appointments in an effort to alleviate pressure on the NHS hospital waiting list. This initiative involves paying General Practitioners (GPs) to seek …
To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m through …
Lovehoney, the Bath-based adult toy retailer, has experienced a significant decrease in profits due to a decline in demand for its sex products. The company reported a substantial drop in revenues to £101.2m from £121.8m the …
The Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has ushered in a new era of patient care by offering same-day hand surgery under local anesthesia. This innovative approach has already …