This May has been scorching, with the Met Office reporting the hottest May day on record—34.2°C in London on Monday, May 25th, surpassing a long-standing 1922 record of 32°C. Here in Somerset, temperatures have soared to …
With record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the UK, including a scorching 34.2 degrees Celsius in London on May 25th—the hottest May day since 1922—residents of Bath and North East Somerset are feeling the heat. …
North Somerset councillors have chosen to freeze their allowances for a second consecutive year, even as the council faces major financial challenges. The recently approved budget includes £20 million in cuts and an 8.99% …
Library closures and reductions in opening hours across Somerset have ignited tensions, with some councillors warning that these cuts are “pitting one community against the other.” This week, North Somerset Council voted to …
Controversy has erupted in Somerset following the recent decision by North Somerset Council to reduce funding for local libraries, igniting tensions between communities. In a bid to trim library budgets by 20%, councillors …
Worle Library faces closure this September if North Somerset Council’s proposed budget cuts are approved, with Winscombe Library potentially shutting its doors the following March. While Pill Library may be spared, other …
North Somerset Council is grappling with worsening financial pressures, planning to slash an additional £50,000 from its library budget—before final decisions on current library closures have even been made. Last year, the …
North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant …
The proposed closure of Pill Library in North Somerset has been reversed following overwhelming public support, though two other local libraries still face closure. North Somerset Council originally planned to close three …
Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be spared amid North Somerset Council’s ongoing budget cuts. In 2024, the council announced a 20% reduction in its libraries budget, aiming to …
Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in …
In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that …
A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and …
Glastonbury Festival’s community spirit has extended beyond the music stage, with volunteers raising £4,500 to upgrade library facilities and reading materials at two primary schools in Somerset. Croscombe Church of England …
Weston-super-Mare MP Dan Aldridge has pledged to do everything possible to keep Worle Library open, as it faces imminent closure amid North Somerset Council’s efforts to reduce library spending by 20%. The library on Mendip …