Rural MPs Unite Against ‘Damaging’ Family Farm Tax Amid Budget Controversy Thursday, October 23, 2025 tax farming rural agriculture inheritancetax budget mps environment foodsecurity protest Liberal Democrat MPs from the South West have collectively condemned the Government’s decision to maintain a controversial tax that they argue is devastating family farms and threatening rural communities across the region. … Read More
Bob Vylan Stands Firm on Controversial Glastonbury Chant Tuesday, October 21, 2025 bobvylan glastonbury chant controversy punkrap palestine protest music ceasefire backlash Punk rap duo Bob Vylan’s frontman, Bobby Vylan, remains unapologetic about the controversial chant he led during their set at Glastonbury Festival. During the performance, 34-year-old singer and guitarist Bobby—real name … Read More
Somerset Seaside Town Rallies Against New Parking Charges Amid Fears of Shop Closures Tuesday, October 7, 2025 clevedon parking protest traders northsomerset council business economy cafés independent Businesses in Clevedon, a picturesque Somerset seaside town, have staged a second protest against North Somerset Council’s proposed on-street parking charges, fearing the move could trigger widespread closures of independent … Read More
Somerset Farmer Sounds Alarm Over Tax Reforms Threatening UK Agriculture Monday, September 29, 2025 inheritancetax agriculture farming somerset familyfarms taxreform ukgovernment protest foodsecurity landownership sport UK farmers are voicing deep concern over recent government inheritance tax reforms, warning they threaten the future of family farms and the broader agricultural industry. Charlie Walford, a third-generation Somerset farmer, … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Withdraws 'Council of Sanctuary' Proposal Amid Local Controversy Wednesday, September 24, 2025 weston sanctuary refugees asylum protest council immigration politics liberals community Weston-super-Mare has officially withdrawn its bid to become a “council of sanctuary,” a status meant to support refugees and asylum seekers through community initiatives. Originally approved in March, the proposal faced … Read More
Bath Rugby Stadium Plans Face Key Council Decision Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bath rugby stadium planning council recreation development protest government sports sport Today marks a pivotal moment for Bath Rugby as the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee reviews the club’s proposal to construct an 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, located in the heart … Read More