Will 2026 See the Return of the County of Avon? Sunday, January 11, 2026 avon devolution localgovernment westofengland northsomerset combinedauthority bristol unitary mayoral politics The West of England may be facing a revival of the long-defunct County of Avon, a county dissolved nearly three decades ago amid widespread unpopularity. Created in 1974 and abolished in 1996, Avon was a county centered on … Read More
Bath’s Aspara-Mancer Foresees 2026 Upheaval: Royal Arrest and Global Shifts Saturday, January 3, 2026 asparamancy predictions royal politics uk elections music flooding sports celebrity sport Jemima Packington, a 69-year-old fortune teller from Bath and the world’s sole “asparamancer,” uses an unusual method to predict the future: she throws asparagus spears and interprets the patterns they form. Her startlingly … Read More
Somerset's Defining Political Moments of 2025: A Year in Review Thursday, January 1, 2026 somerset politics planning transport housing budget infrastructure council development education The year 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving Somerset residents to reflect on a turbulent period marked by significant political decisions both locally and globally. From international crises to local governance challenges, … Read More
Zack Polanski’s Seven-Word Reaction as Greens Secure Big Win in North Somerset Byelection Monday, November 17, 2025 green northsomerset byelection council mikedunn zackpolanski longashton election politics councillor The Green Party has achieved a decisive victory in the North Somerset Council byelection, securing more than 55% of the vote. Green candidate Mike Dunn was elected councillor for Long Ashton on Thursday, November 14, with a … Read More
Rachel Gilmour MP Optimistic Following Allied Pharmacies Deal to Rescue Local Pharmacies Sunday, November 16, 2025 Rachel Gilmour Tiverton health politics business Residents in Tiverton, Minehead, and Williton have reason to feel hopeful after Rachel Gilmour MP announced that Allied Pharmacies has agreed to take over several local pharmacy sites. The rescue deal follows months of … Read More
Lib Dems Strengthen Hold with Gareth Williams’ Convincing Win in Wellington By-Election Friday, November 14, 2025 libdemocrats wellington by-election council garethwilliams reform politics localgovernment election representation In a decisive by-election held on Thursday, November 6, Gareth Williams secured a clear victory for the Liberal Democrats, capturing the Wellington South ward seat from Reform. This election was triggered by the resignation … Read More