‘Death of the High Street’ Looms as Somerset Estate Agents Face Soaring Costs Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents rentalmarket localeconomy businessrelief landlords legislation A Somerset-based estate agency, Tor Estates, is sounding the alarm as escalating business rates and new legislation force tough decisions, including potential job cuts. Operating from two offices in Street and Glastonbury, … Read More
'Death of the High Street' - Rising Costs Threaten Somerset Estate Agents and Renters Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents renters landlords smallbusiness shopclosures legislation A significant increase in business rates and upcoming changes to tenants' rights are casting a shadow over Somerset’s local estate agency sector. Tor Estates, with offices in Street and Glastonbury, report a staggering 50% … Read More
Huntsman Fined for Failing to Call Off Dogs During Fox Hunt Monday, April 20, 2026 hunting foxhunt fine police investigation legislation offence dogs vale harriers Wayne Gregory, a 48-year-old huntsman from Huish Champflower, has been fined for illegally hunting a fox with dogs. Following a thorough six-month investigation by Avon and Somerset Police, Gregory pleaded guilty to breaching … Read More
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
Major Dog Law Change Now in Effect, Extended to Roads and Paths Saturday, April 18, 2026 doglaw livestock fines enforcement animalwelfare countryside dogsafety legislation publicpaths farmers Dog owners in England and Wales face a significant update to the law with the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, which took effect on March 18, 2026. This legislation represents one of the biggest changes to … 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