Authorities in Taunton have established a dispersal zone under Section 34 of the Antisocial Behaviour and Policing Act 2014. This measure is set to be in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM during ongoing protests in the area. The …
Somerset council leader Bill Revans has called on residents to reject fear, hostility, and division ahead of planned anti-immigration protests in Taunton. On June 27, a march organized by individuals described as “far-right …
A man was arrested last night after causing significant disruption on the M5 near Bridgwater. Witnesses reported seeing him hitting cars and climbing on their roofs, prompting Avon and Somerset Police to shut the motorway …
Two men have been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted murder and firearms offenses related to a shooting incident in Yeovil. James McGuinness, 31, from Yeovil, and Junior Renford, 31, from …
The riverside footpath between Bath’s Recreation Ground rugby stadium and the River Avon is set to close temporarily on match days, coinciding with the recent eviction of houseboats from the same stretch of river. Last month, …
Bath’s historic 1930s fire station is being demolished after failing to secure Grade II listed status. By the evening of June 10, half of the building’s distinctive Art Deco façade had already been reduced to rubble. Bath and …
The newly installed fountains in Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre at The Triangle have recently been unable to operate during very hot days, Somerset Council has confirmed. This revelation comes after the fountains remained …
Weston-super-Mare’s inaugural Summer Fest at the Beach recently faced a rocky debut due to adverse weather conditions and communication issues, but organisers are determined to return stronger than ever. The two-day event, …
Shocking CCTV footage has captured a dramatic moment in Bath when a dog walker narrowly escaped injury after a massive tree branch broke off and fell. Yuan Zhang was walking her cockapoo in Locksbrook Cemetery, Lower Weston, …
Significant roadworks launched this week in Bath’s city centre are scheduled to be completed before the start of the Bath Christmas Market in November. These works, affecting Manvers Street and Bridge Street, are part of a …
A 73-year-old man in Bath has been banned from driving for 27 months after causing chaos by mounting a pavement near pedestrians, crashing into multiple vehicles, and demolishing a traffic light pole. Garrick Jones, from …
Authorities are currently looking for two teenagers seen riding bikes near a Shepton Mallet café that recently suffered fire damage. Police have indicated that the pair may have important information related to the fire and …
A deliberate fire has severely damaged a derelict building in Sherborne, drawing urgent calls for remedial action from local authorities. The fire broke out at the former Newell House School on Cornhill, near the A30, at 5:58 …
A mysterious prankster has struck again in the South West of England, but this time the joke has gone international. In Midsomer Norton, Somerset, several town signs have been replaced with those pointing to far-off cities in …
Avon and Somerset Police have concluded their investigation into the incident on April 7 in Weston-super-Mare where an 11-year-old boy suddenly became unwell. After thorough inquiries, no criminal offences have been …