The Government’s Late-Night Licensing Plans Threaten Local Democracy and Community Pubs Monday, October 13, 2025 pubs licensing localdemocracy publicnotices hospitality community government journalism nightlife regulation Everyone loves a good night out, but the government’s recent announcement to allow pubs to stay open 24/7 under its new licensing plans is more of a headache than a celebration. While supporting local pubs and grassroots … Read More
Somerset Murderer-Turned-Journalist Dies After Falling Into Marina Waters Wednesday, October 8, 2025 journalism prison reform alcohol drowning murder rehabilitation writing legacy coroner Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant … Read More
Somerset Marks World News Day as Titles Unite to Celebrate Trusted Journalism Sunday, September 28, 2025 journalism somersetlive worldnewsday trustednews media reporting community censorship pressfreedom accountability Who cares about council tax rises or whether your bins are collected on time? Who pays attention to road conditions or cheers on our local teams in the Gallagher Premiership? Who considers school dinners, the cost of living, … Read More
Somerset Marks World News Day as Local News Titles Unite Sunday, September 28, 2025 journalism somerset news worldnewsday media trust reporting community pressfreedom information Who cares about council tax rises, bin collections, road conditions, or celebrating the best of Somerset? Who pays attention to school dinners, the cost of living, community cohesion, or even local sports victories like those … Read More
Tributes Paid to Former Bath Journalist Jean Holmes Finlayson, Defender of Treasured Local Green Space Saturday, August 23, 2025 journalism bath community allotments campaigning dyslexia sovietunion education media lansdown Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Jean Holmes Finlayson, a respected former journalist for the Bath Chronicle and a longtime resident of Bath, who died last week at the age of 91. Known affectionately as … Read More
Tributes Paid to Former Bath Journalist Jean Holmes Finlayson, Champion of Local Heritage Saturday, August 23, 2025 journalism bath heritage community finlayson allotments campaigning dyslexia media uk Jean Holmes Finlayson, affectionately known as ‘Jeannie,’ a beloved former journalist of the Bath Chronicle and a dedicated community figure, died last week at the age of 91. Hailing from a small town in Southern Illinois, … Read More