Avon Pension Fund Faces Divestment Vote Amid Member Division on Arms Investments Sunday, December 7, 2025 pensions divestment arms aerospace defence investment ethics avon palestine governance The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for over 100,000 members across the former county of Avon, is approaching a critical decision. The fund’s committee is set to meet next week to vote on whether to divest from the … Read More
Bridgwater Avoids Extended Roadworks with Dunball Roundabout Upgrade Completion Monday, November 24, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout roadworks somerset infrastructure transport traffic cycling investment Bridgwater has sidestepped “another year of roadworks” thanks to the successful completion of the Dunball roundabout upgrade, Somerset Council confirmed. The crucial junction, linking Bridgwater town centre with … Read More
Bridgwater Avoids Another Year of Disruption with Dunball Roundabout Upgrade Completion Monday, November 24, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout somerset transport infrastructure cycling traffic investment roadworks Bridgwater residents and commuters can now look forward to smoother journeys, as Somerset Council announces the completion and reopening of the upgraded Dunball roundabout. This pivotal junction connects Bridgwater town … Read More
Over 250 Jobs at Risk as KDC/One Plans to Close Wellington Factory Friday, November 21, 2025 kdcone wellington jobs factoryclosure cosmetics relocation employment community investment scottishoperations KDC/One, a major employer in Wellington and owner of the historic Swallowfield cosmetics site, has announced plans to close its factory in the town, jeopardizing over 250 jobs. The company revealed its intention to transfer … Read More
Sale of Yeovil Marks and Spencer Store Could Have Cost Somerset Council Nearly £5 Million, Claims Councillor Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset yeovil m&s property council investment losses realestate finance localgovernment A Conservative councillor has raised concerns that Somerset Council may have incurred close to a £5 million loss from the sale of the Marks and Spencer store in Yeovil. This comes amid the council’s ongoing efforts to offload … Read More
Last Chance to Invest in Saving Shepton Mallet’s Iconic Amulet Theatre Thursday, October 30, 2025 amulet theatre sheptonmallet community restoration shares investment culture heritage fundraising Imagine owning a piece of your local theatre and playing an active role in its revival—this opportunity won’t last long! The historic Amulet Theatre, a cherished cultural hub in Shepton Mallet, is on the brink of rebirth … Read More