A by-election date has been confirmed following the death of Terry Porter, a dedicated and long-serving councillor for North Somerset. Mr Porter served as a Conservative councillor for Hutton and Locking since 2009 and was …
A £7.2 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will play a crucial role in returning the renowned Bath Fashion Museum to the city centre. Forced to close in 2023 when the National Trust reclaimed the Assembly …
Keynsham Town Council recently sent postcards to 10,000 households encouraging residents to prepare a “grab-and-go” bag with essential items for emergencies. However, it was discovered that the phone number printed on the …
Proposals have been submitted for the construction of up to 30 new homes near the playing fields in Ashill, a small village in Somerset. The site is located south of Windmill Hill Lane, adjacent to the village’s recreation …
Flags have been raised once again above Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, marking a notable milestone in its ongoing restoration project. Though the sight of these flags may be new to visitors, their symbolism is deeply …
A kebab van operating in a busy nightlife area of Bath has failed in its attempt to extend trading hours, due to objections from a nearby hotel concerned about noise affecting its guests. Jimmy’s Kebab, located on Bog Island, …
Jimmy’s Kebab, a food van situated on Bog Island in Bath-a known late-night area-has been denied permission to extend its operating hours beyond 3am. The van sought to stay open until 3:40am to serve patrons leaving nearby …
Somerset Council has confirmed that a major multi-million-pound upgrade to the Edithmead roundabout near the M5 motorway in Somerset will continue as planned, despite recent announcements regarding increased defence spending. …
A Somerset councillor and a senior police officer have publicly disagreed over the emergency services' response to suicides occurring on the M5 motorway. The motorway has been plagued by significant congestion throughout the …
A recent scrutiny committee meeting in Taunton saw a notable disagreement between a Somerset councillor and a senior Avon and Somerset police officer over the handling of suicides on the M5 motorway. Councillor Henry …
Bath is set to lose its city centre Post Office following the impending closure of the former WH Smith store on Stall Street. The Post Office, which has operated from above the shop since 2019, will close its doors on 1 …
Plans to build 73 new homes on the outskirts of a renowned Somerset beauty spot have been declined by local planning officers. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Land Ltd in early April, sought permission to construct the …
A legal challenge to parking charges introduced by North Somerset Council in Clevedon has been dismissed by the High Court, with the council prevailing despite acknowledged procedural errors. Daniel Adams, a local businessman …
Daniel Adams, a local businessman from Clevedon, is facing substantial legal costs after losing a High Court challenge against newly introduced parking charges in his town. Mr Adams, who owns Stationery House, personally …
National Highways has issued a formal apology to motorists for the frequent closures and disruptions on the M5 motorway, particularly throughout 2026 in Somerset. The motorway has experienced numerous serious incidents in …