A fire enforcement notice has been issued to Bylor JV, the contractor responsible for main civil engineering works at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site, after inspectors uncovered serious fire safety shortcomings. …
A Somerset man has been fined £116,263 after illegally converting protected land into a commercial caravan site, causing serious harm to rare bird habitats. John Holland, 59, of Moorlinch, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court …
Avon and Somerset Police have intensified their crackdown on drug-related crime, seizing cash, drugs, weapons, and other items during recent targeted raids in the Bath and North East Somerset area. Acting on information …
Ministers are under mounting pressure to intensify enforcement against drug dealers openly exploiting social media platforms, as MPs voice growing concerns about the harm to young people and the perceived inaction by …
The A361 Frome Bypass, a busy route carrying around 15,000 vehicles daily, is under fresh scrutiny after advanced artificial intelligence (AI) cameras recorded more than 4,500 traffic offences in just four months. This …
Police in Weston-super-Mare have launched an urgent 999 call operation to locate a wanted man believed to be in the area. Authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any sightings immediately. The individual …
A boutique shop owner in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has caused a stir after painting bold pink and brown ‘Marmite’ stripes on the front of her Grade-II listed building, sparking mixed reactions among locals and potentially …
A driver was recently fined £680 after admitting to breaching the weight limit on Bath’s Cleveland Bridge, highlighting the council’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the city’s historic roads. This incident coincides with …
MPs from across the political spectrum have expressed deep concerns over the pharmacy chain Jhoots, accusing it of widespread operational failures, including unpaid wages, long-term store closures, and possible violations of …
Wiltshire Council has taken decisive legal action to clear a severely overgrown garden at a vacant property in Trowbridge, which had become a persistent eyesore and source of concern for local residents. Last month, the …
Eight individuals were arrested during an immigration enforcement operation at a recycling depot in Somerset, according to reports by the BBC. The raid involved approximately ten officers and led to six arrests at the unnamed …
Somerset Council faces mounting pressure after Burnham-on-Sea endured a turbulent summer marked by repeated traveller encampments causing widespread disruption and damage to the town’s reputation. Burnham-on-Sea North …
A takeaway in Bridgwater has had its premises licence revoked after three illegal workers were discovered operating at the business. Deluxe Pizza, located at 73 High Street in Bridgwater town centre, offers burgers, pizzas, …
A takeaway in Bridgwater has had its premises licence revoked after authorities uncovered the employment of three illegal workers on-site. Deluxe Pizza, located at 73 High Street, which serves burgers, pizzas, kebabs, and …
North Somerset Council has executed its largest ever seizure of illegal vapes after uncovering sales of disposable vapes that had been banned. Good News Wine & Food, a village shop in Cleeve, continued selling disposable …