Calls to Save £174k by Not Replacing Bath and North East Somerset CEO Monday, July 28, 2025 ceo bathnes localgovernment costcutting leadership retirement council finance bureaucracy politics Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a decision on whether to replace its chief executive officer, Will Godfrey, who is stepping down next year after six years at the helm. Godfrey, currently earning £174,199 annually, … Read More
Somerset MP Faces Scrutiny Over Expenses for Birthday Cards and Alcohol Sunday, July 27, 2025 expenses politics mp somerset rachelgilmour parliament hospitality ipsa controversy publicfunds Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has come under fire after documents revealed she charged birthday cards, golf club hospitality, and alcohol to public expenses — despite an annual salary … Read More
‘Rewriting of History’ Dispute Sparks Over Saltford Station Campaign Saturday, July 26, 2025 saltford railway campaign councillors politics community reopening dispute localgovernment transport A long-standing campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station has sparked a heated dispute between local councillors over the recognition of efforts and the history of the movement. Chris Warren, representing Saltford as an … Read More
Dispute Erupts Over Saltford Railway Station Campaign History Saturday, July 26, 2025 saltford railway station council campaign progress politics history reopening community The campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station is gaining momentum like never before, but recent council discussions have sparked a heated dispute over who deserves credit for the progress. Chris Warren, a Saltford … Read More
Irish Rap Group Kneecap Banned From Hungary Ahead of Sziget Festival Thursday, July 24, 2025 kneecap hungary sziget antisemitism palestine music protest rap politics terrorism Irish rap trio Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary ahead of their scheduled performance at the Sziget Festival on August 11. Despite remaining listed on the festival’s website, the group will not be allowed to … Read More
Saltford’s Railway Station Revival: Campaign Gains Unprecedented Momentum Tuesday, July 22, 2025 saltford railway station campaign transport politics somerset westengland liberaldemocrats infrastructure Progress is accelerating on the campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station, a move that villagers and local officials believe will enhance connectivity and revive a historic asset. Situated between Bath and Keynsham, … Read More