Menace e-scooter riders endangering pedestrians in Weston-Super-Mare Monday, April 13, 2026 escooters weston-super-mare police enforcement roadsafety electricbikes illegalriding pedestrians seizure crime Young e-scooter riders have been intentionally targeting pedestrians in Weston-Super-Mare town centre, sparking concern and increased police action. On Friday, April 10, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing unit … Read More
Menace e-scooter riders are putting people in danger Monday, April 13, 2026 e-scooters weston-super-mare police safety enforcement pedestrians road-safety illegal vehicles seizure In Weston-Super-Mare town centre, police have reported disturbing incidents where young e-scooter riders deliberately targeted pedestrians. On Friday, April 10, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing unit responded to … Read More
How to Avoid the £180 TV Licence Fee Increase Wednesday, April 1, 2026 tvlicence pricehike inflation pensioncredit tvlicensefee discounts bbc enforcement accessibility legislation Starting April 1, 2026, the TV Licence fee has increased by 3.15% in line with annual inflation. This means a colour TV licence now costs £180 per year, while a black-and-white licence is £60.50. Not paying your TV Licence … Read More
Midsomer Norton Car Park’s New Charges Yield Paltry Profits, Mostly from Fines Saturday, March 28, 2026 midsomernorton carparking parkingfines localcouncil emissions freeparking enforcement publicopposition financialloss localbusinesses A year after Bath and North East Somerset Council scrapped free parking at the South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton, the financial results reveal a disappointing outcome. Since March 2025, the car park has generated just … Read More
Midsomer Norton Car Park Charges Generate Majority of Revenue from Fines, Yielding Little Profit Saturday, March 28, 2026 midsomernorton parking fines council enforcement localbusiness emissions publictransport financialloss communityimpact sport Since Bath and North East Somerset Council introduced parking charges to the previously free South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton in March 2025, the scheme has generated just over £21,000 in a year — with the majority … Read More
Sewage Concerns Stall Decision on Travellers’ Pitches Near Glastonbury Tuesday, February 24, 2026 sewage planning travellers somerset glastonbury environment community enforcement caravans development A prolonged five-year planning dispute over travellers’ pitches in Butleigh, a small village near Glastonbury in Somerset, remains unresolved due to ongoing uncertainty about sewage treatment at the site. Joshua … Read More