Prestleigh Inn B&B Limited, a guest house near Shepton Mallet, has been fined a total of £26,000 for multiple fire safety violations following an inspection prompted by a guest’s concerns. The case was heard on July 16 at …
Bridgwater is grappling with a surge in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting its MP, Sir Ashley Fox, to urge the government to grant Somerset Council stronger powers to manage the growing impact. HMOs, which …
Bridgwater is facing a growing challenge with the increasing number of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting its Member of Parliament to urge the government to grant Somerset Council stronger regulatory powers. …
Bridgwater is grappling with a significant increase in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting local MP Sir Ashley Fox to press the government for enhanced powers to help Somerset Council manage the situation. HMOs, …
Councillors in Bath have raised concerns that the crackdown on rogue landlords under the new Renter’s Rights Act will rely heavily on funds generated from prosecuting offenders. The legislation, which took effect on May 1, …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has explored enabling …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of misleading residents over a proposed “holiday tax” on local tourism businesses—a claim that doesn’t align with the council’s actual powers. The UK government has been …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have recently faced criticism for allegedly misleading residents about a proposed “holiday tax” targeting local businesses. This notion stems from ongoing government consultations …
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% …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Action …
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 …