Controversy Surrounding Approval of 292 New Taunton Homes by Single Vote Tuesday, April 22, 2025 controversy approval taunton homes development council road link protest community The controversial decision to approve the construction of 292 new homes in Taunton has sparked outcry among local residents and officials. The housing development, part of the Nerrols Farm project, received approval by a … Read More
Quakers Protest Outside Bath Police Station After Raid Monday, April 7, 2025 quakers protest police station raid westminster meeting house civil liberties peaceful demonstration freedom of speech civil rights Quakers gathered in protest outside a police station in Bath last week following a police raid on a Westminster meeting house. Six women were arrested inside the meeting house in March on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a … Read More
Hinkley Point Worker Jailed for Southport Disorder Monday, September 2, 2024 hinkley point worker jailed southport disorder riot mosque protest arrested convictions A 47-year-old worker from the Hinkley Point power station in Somerset has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison for his involvement in a riot outside a mosque in Southport. The incident, which took place on … Read More
Criminals Jailed in Somerset Sunday, September 1, 2024 somerset criminals jailed murder rape assault sentencing drunk driving protest Several individuals from Somerset found themselves on the wrong side of the law and are now serving time for their criminal activities. Here’s a look at some of the notable cases from August 2024. MICHAEL DRAKE Michael … Read More
Businesses Protest Controversial BID Levy Monday, August 12, 2024 protest levy clevedon bid controversy business council legal dissatisfaction transparency Local businesses in Clevedon are taking a stand against the Business Improvement District (BID) levy after a controversial vote last summer. The BID, aimed at funding town improvements through business levies, was approved … Read More
Arrests made after far-right protest on Weymouth seafront Monday, August 5, 2024 arrests protest weymouth demonstration anti-immigration stand up to racism police clash public order dorset Two Yeovil men were among five people arrested following protests on Weymouth seafront. The demonstration, which took place on Sunday, August 4, saw around 400 anti-immigration protesters gathering on the esplanade. A … Read More