Major Dog Law Change Now in Effect, Extending to Roads and Paths Saturday, April 18, 2026 law dogs livestock fines enforcement countryside safety owners legislation paths A significant update to dog-related legislation has come into force, bringing stricter rules and harsher penalties for owners in England and Wales. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, effective from March … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Tackles Fly-Tipping Crisis with £45 Million Government Crackdown Wednesday, April 15, 2026 flytipping weston-super-mare wastecrime environmentagency cleanup enforcement pollution community somerset legislation Weston-super-Mare is set to benefit from a £45 million government initiative targeting the rampant problem of fly-tipping, after local residents voiced ongoing concerns. The government’s freshly launched Waste Crime … Read More
Landlord Ordered to Remove St George’s Cross Painted on Historic Pub Tuesday, April 14, 2026 landlord stgeorgescross pub conservation wiltshire planning heritage community controversy enforcement A landlord in Wiltshire has been instructed to remove a large St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his historic pub following complaints that it resembles “the headquarters of the National Front.” Jerry Kunkler, who … Read More
Landlord Ordered to Remove Giant St George's Cross from Pub Exterior Following Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 landlord stgeorgescross conservation planning pub heritage wiltshire controversy patriotism enforcement Jerry Kunkler, the landlord of the Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire, has been instructed by Wiltshire Council to remove a large St George’s Cross painted on the front of the historic pub. The red cross, first painted in … Read More
Warning Issued After Multiple Illnesses Linked to Illegal Vapes in North Somerset Tuesday, April 14, 2026 illegal vaping tobacco enforcement northsomerset health underage addiction safety regulation North Somerset Council has issued a serious warning following a series of illnesses connected to the use of illegal vapes in Weston-super-Mare. The council calls on residents—especially parents and carers—to remain vigilant … Read More
Warning Issued After Multiple Illnesses Linked to Illegal Vape Use in Weston-Super-Mare Tuesday, April 14, 2026 vaping illegal northsomerset health tobacco enforcement youth addiction safety regulation North Somerset Council has raised urgent concerns following a number of reported illnesses in Weston-Super-Mare linked to the use of illicit vaping products. Authorities are warning local residents, especially parents and … Read More