TV Licence Price Hike: Who Qualifies for Free or Discounted Licences? Sunday, February 8, 2026 tvlicence priceincrease discounts freelicence pensioncredit students carehomes sightimpaired bbciplayer licensing The cost of a TV Licence in the UK is set to rise by £5.50 this April, increasing from £174.50 to £180 annually. While this fee applies to many households, certain groups qualify for free or reduced-rate licences, easing the … Read More
Bridgwater KFC Granted Licence to Serve Until 5am Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Friday, January 30, 2026 bridgwater kfc licensing drivethru antisocial noise council latenight somerset fastfood The KFC outlet in Bridgwater, located near junction 23 of the M5, has been granted permission to operate its drive-thru service until 5am daily. This change to its operating licence was approved by Somerset Council’s … Read More
Netflix and Live Streaming: When You Need a TV Licence or Risk a £1,000 Fine Tuesday, January 20, 2026 tvlicence streaming livetv netflix bbciplayer licensing fines uklaw streamingservices consumerrights If you regularly watch your favourite shows on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Sky Go, you might assume you don’t need a TV Licence. However, that’s not always the case. The UK’s official TV Licensing … Read More
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Overcoming Objections Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset artscentre alcohollicence community rural fundraising disabilities noiseconcerns licensing council The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural venue near South Petherton in Somerset, has been granted its alcohol licence on the second attempt, allowing it to serve drinks during fundraising events and within its tea room. The centre, … Read More
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Initial Setback Friday, January 9, 2026 newcross somerset artscentre alcohollicence fundraising community disabilitysupport licensing noiseconcerns rural The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural arts venue located on the outskirts of South Petherton in Somerset, has successfully obtained an alcohol licence on its second attempt. Run by New Cross Arts Centre CIC, the centre provides … Read More
Forcing Somerset Reindeer Ranch to Obtain Zoo Licence is 'Nonsensical,' Says MP Thursday, December 18, 2025 reindeer somerset zoo licensing legislation domestication ruralbusiness animalwelfare somersetcouncil agriculture An MP has criticized the requirement for Somerset Reindeer Ranch to obtain a full zoo licence as “nonsensical,” warning it could threaten the future of the business. The Somerset Council recently mandated that the … Read More