Taunton celebrated a significant moment on July 11 with the grand opening of its newest public space—the civic square at Orchard Grove. Situated on Egremont Road near the western entrance to the Orchard Grove housing estate, …
A small village near Taunton is racing against the clock to raise £30,000 within a week to stop plans for 125 homes on a cherished green wedge. In late February, Somerset Council’s planning committee rejected the development …
The £3.5 million residence owned by a Harry Potter star is set to become part of a rapidly expanding community, as plans unfold for 2,000 new homes nearby. While the development promises growth and new opportunities, local …
Residents of Camelot House and Lodge, a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, have discovered a delightful source of joy and engagement just across the street: Blackdown Garden Centre. This nearby garden …
The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by …
Backwell, a charming village in North Somerset, is grappling with unprecedented residential development that locals describe as “absolutely bananas.” With around 2,000 existing homes, the village now faces planning permission …
Avon and Somerset Police have increased their ranks by recruiting over 30 new officers in the past year but simultaneously lost nearly 60 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), raising questions about the government’s …
Police have shuttered a flat in central Bath after ongoing drug use and anti-social behaviour severely disrupted the local community. On July 14, Bath Magistrates' Court granted a three-month closure order for the property in …
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at strengthening neighbourhood policing and tackling anti-social behaviour across the region. The programme, aptly named “Your …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is introducing a new cycle path and upgraded crossings to encourage more cycling and walking in the Sydney Road liveable neighbourhood (LTN). Since April 2024, Sydney Road has been closed …
Campaigners have raised alarm over a potential safety hazard in Bath as data reveals that a council’s liveable neighbourhood initiative has led to a 720% surge in traffic passing a primary school. The closure of Winifred’s …
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will …
Tackling knife crime, dealing with stretched resources, and integrating AI in policing are just a few of the pressing challenges facing Avon & Somerset Police. Clare Moody, the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is at …