Many viewers are unaware that they might not require a TV licence, potentially saving a significant amount each year. As of April 1, 2026, a standard colour TV licence costs £180 annually, while a black-and-white licence is …
The community of Pitney in Somerset faces disappointment as the cherished annual Pitfest festival is cut short due to a last-minute paperwork issue. While festivities will proceed today, Friday, July 3, the entire second …
The village of Pitney in Somerset faces deep disappointment as the beloved Pitfest community festival has been forced to cancel its second and main day just days before the event. While festivities will still take place on …
A new takeaway in Bath has secured permission to serve customers late into the night despite objections from local residents. Diamond Kebab & Pizza, which opened just 10 weeks ago at the corner of Moorland Road, was granted a …
A new takeaway in Bath’s Oldfield Park has secured permission to operate late into the night, stirring mixed reactions among local residents. Diamond Kebab & Pizza, which opened just 10 weeks ago on Moorland Road, has been …
A new takeaway in Bath’s Oldfield Park has been granted permission to serve customers until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays, despite objections from local residents worried about potential disturbances. Diamond Kebab & Pizza, …
A proposal by Diamond Kebab & Pizza to extend its takeaway opening hours until 3am has ignited opposition from local residents in Oldfield Park, Bath’s busy student neighborhood. The corner shop on Moorland Road has applied …
An Indian restaurant in the North Somerset village of Bleadon has had its alcohol licence revoked following a serious immigration enforcement investigation a year ago that uncovered illegal workers and unauthorized …
Somerset councillor Adam Boyden has called for immediate inspection and intervention at the Pines Residential Site, a traveller community in Frome, after two residents recently died under non-suspicious circumstances. Located …
A Somerset councillor has called for immediate intervention after two residents died at the Pines Residential Site, a traveller’s community located on Berkley Lane in Frome. The site, situated near the Commerce Park …
Two recent tragedies at the Pines Residential Site, a traveller’s community on Berkley Lane at the edge of Frome, have prompted urgent calls for action from local officials and residents. The site, located near Commerce Park …
A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan …
A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan Navaratnarajah at 30 …
Carrington House, a care home in Wincanton, Somerset, built in the 1970s and closed by Somerset Care in 2023, has been granted retrospective permission to operate as a 35-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Located north …
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 …