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
How to Avoid the £180 TV Licence Fee Increase Wednesday, April 1, 2026 tvlicence pricehike inflation pensioncredit tvlicensefee discounts bbc enforcement accessibility legislation 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 … Read More
Somerset Council Unable to Identify Locations of 2,333 Empty Homes Due to System Development Delays Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset council emptyhomes housing tax grants development planning vacancy legislation Somerset Council has disclosed that it cannot specify the locations of over 2,300 empty homes within the county because the system required to map these properties is still under development. This revelation comes as part of … Read More