New Licensing Laws Introduced for Private Monkey Owners Tuesday, September 16, 2025 primates licensing welfare safety wiltshire monkeys pets zoos regulations rspca Wiltshire Council has announced that residents who keep monkeys or other primates as pets will soon need a licence to do so. This new licensing scheme ensures that primate owners meet the same strict animal welfare standards … Read More
Takeaway Licence Revoked After Illegal Workers Discovered in Bridgwater Tuesday, September 9, 2025 immigration illegalworkers licencerevocation bridgwater asylumseekers homeoffice licensing fine enforcement illegalimmigration A takeaway in Bridgwater has had its premises licence revoked after authorities uncovered the employment of three illegal workers on-site. Deluxe Pizza, located at 73 High Street, which serves burgers, pizzas, kebabs, and … Read More
Largest Seizure of Illegal Vapes from Somerset Village Shop Ends in Licence Suspension Thursday, September 4, 2025 vapes illegal seizure northsomerset licensing disposable enforcement retail regulation suspension North Somerset Council has executed its largest ever seizure of illegal vapes after uncovering sales of disposable vapes that had been banned. Good News Wine & Food, a village shop in Cleeve, continued selling disposable … Read More
Seaside Chippy Ordered to Remove Picnic Tables Over Safety Concerns Wednesday, September 3, 2025 weston-super-mare picnictables publicsafety licensing northsomerset police outdoorseating accessibility antisocialbehavior regulations A popular fish and chip shop in Weston-super-Mare has been instructed to remove its picnic tables following concerns that they could be used as weapons during late-night hours. Michelle Michael, owner of the Waterfront Fish … Read More
E-scooters Seized as Police Crack Down on Rising Anti-Social Behaviour in Yeovil Thursday, August 21, 2025 e-scooters yeovil police anti-social behaviour road-safety insurance licensing seizure southsomerset Two electric scooters were confiscated by police in Yeovil town centre on Wednesday, August 20, as part of ongoing efforts to combat increasing anti-social behaviour linked to their use. The South Somerset Neighbourhood … Read More
High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More