Glastonbury, widely recognised for its iconic annual music festival that draws crowds from across the globe, has gained an additional, more complex identity as the UK’s caravan capital. Approximately 300 individuals currently …
Bath has welcomed the opening of a brand-new police station on Monmouth Street, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s policing after more than a decade without a full police station. The facility, described as a “modern, …
A number of roads in Bath will be closed today, Saturday 22 August, to accommodate the city’s annual Pride parade. Approximately twelve roads will be fully or partially closed between 11:30am and 1pm to facilitate the march, …
Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a series of burglaries targeting car keys across Somerset. Dylan Morgan, aged 23, Thomas Maguire, 19, and George Ruja, 19, appeared at Taunton Crown Court on Friday, 14 August. …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is working closely with Johnny Palmer, owner of the island beside Warleigh Weir near Bath, following his recent threat to close access to the popular wild swimming location. Mr Palmer …
A 28-year-old man from Melksham has been sentenced to nine months in prison after admitting to controlling and coercive behaviour towards a woman in her 20s. Joe Martin’s abuse occurred between 7 and 18 February and escalated …
A young child was injured after falling from a swing in the Old Showfield children’s park, which was found to have been deliberately sabotaged. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 18 August, when both fixing bolts securing the …
An event organised to replace defective recycling bags in North Somerset has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Last year, North Somerset Council introduced red bags for household plastic and metal recycling. However, a …
Plans to install a new digital street hub offering free phone calls, phone charging, and WiFi access in Bath city centre have been blocked due to concerns it might be exploited to contact drug dealers. BT had proposed …
The family of 14-year-old Leo Gurr, who had a known heart condition, have voiced serious concerns that police officers frightened him to death during a visit to his Southampton home. According to Leo’s mother, Shannon …
A significant grass fire near a major road in Weston-super-Mare has led to prolonged road closures and an ongoing emergency response. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue teams have been actively tackling the blaze adjacent to …
A significant grass fire in Weston-Super-Mare has led to the indefinite closure of the A371 road. Fire services are currently tackling the blaze, which has prompted safety measures including the recommendation for local …
Fire crews from four different stations have been responding to a significant wildfire near Chard, which has been reported to involve downed power lines. The incident has caused a large plume of smoke visible in the area, …
Work to repair a sinkhole that appeared over two years ago in Castle Cary has finally been completed, allowing the road to reopen. Somerset Council officially reopened the B3152 Station Road on Friday, 14 August, ending more …
Glyn Razzell, convicted of murdering his estranged wife in 2002, will continue to serve his life sentence after the High Court overturned a recent Parole Board decision recommending his release on licence. Razzell, from …