Calls to Close Shotgun Law Loophole Following Schoolboy’s Tragic Death Wednesday, July 23, 2025 shotgun law loophole coroner dorset schoolboy suicide licence homeoffice firearms The Home Office is being called upon to address a critical loophole in shotgun legislation following the tragic death of Jairus Earl, a 15-year-old schoolboy who took his own life at his family’s holiday home in Dorset. … Read More
BBC Considers TV Licence Fee Reform Amidst Funding Challenges Wednesday, July 16, 2025 bbc tv licence funding streaming reform broadcasting subscription adverts media The BBC has recognized the urgent need to reform the TV licence fee system, as outlined in its recent annual report. The broadcaster is navigating a challenging media landscape, with the rise of streaming platforms like … Read More
Shop Selling Illegal Tobacco Has Alcohol Licence Revoked Wednesday, July 16, 2025 licence tobacco illegal enforcement tradingstandards wiltshire trowbridge counterfeits crime premises A convenience store in Trowbridge, known as 7 Days Trowbridge, has had its alcohol licence permanently revoked due to ongoing illegal tobacco sales. The store, located at 6 & 7 Wicker Hill, was first ordered to close for … Read More
Bridgwater’s Spice Club Restaurant Loses Licence After Repeated Immigration Violations Wednesday, June 11, 2025 immigration licence restaurant bridgwater illegalworkers homeoffice enforcement spiceclub fines somerset A popular restaurant on Bridgwater’s ‘Celebration Mile’ has had its alcohol licence revoked following multiple findings of illegal employment. The Spice Club Indian restaurant and takeaway, located at 10 Eastover amidst … Read More
Cosy Café near Somerset hospital granted alcohol licence Sunday, May 4, 2025 café alcohol licence somerset hospital community residents hospitality renovation local A charming café near the Somerset hospital, run by Jason and Louise Moore, has been given the green light to serve alcohol to its patrons. Located on Middle Path in Crewkerne, the Cosy café now has the option to offer alcohol … Read More
Frome Nightspot Granted Licence Despite Local Objections Wednesday, April 30, 2025 frome nightspot licence objections regeneration live music alcohol residents council venue events A new nightspot in Frome has been given the green light to play live music and serve alcohol, despite objections from nearby residents. Earthaus Property Ltd. obtained approval in May 2024 to convert four existing flats at 1 … Read More