Warning Issued After Multiple Illnesses Linked to Illegal Vapes in North Somerset Tuesday, April 14, 2026 illegal vaping tobacco enforcement northsomerset health underage addiction safety regulation North Somerset Council has issued a serious warning following a series of illnesses connected to the use of illegal vapes in Weston-super-Mare. The council calls on residents—especially parents and carers—to remain vigilant … Read More
Warning Issued After Multiple Illnesses Linked to Illegal Vape Use in Weston-Super-Mare Tuesday, April 14, 2026 vaping illegal northsomerset health tobacco enforcement youth addiction safety regulation North Somerset Council has raised urgent concerns following a number of reported illnesses in Weston-Super-Mare linked to the use of illicit vaping products. Authorities are warning local residents, especially parents and … Read More
Urgent Calls for Action After Two Deaths at Frome Travellers’ Site Thursday, April 9, 2026 frome travellers somerset council inspection deaths housing licensing regulation pines Two recent tragedies at the Pines Residential Site, a traveller’s community on Berkley Lane at the edge of Frome, have prompted urgent calls for action from local officials and residents. The site, located near Commerce Park … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop in ‘Antisocial Hotspot’ Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Objections Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licensing antisocial crime localgovernment safety council community regulation A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop Granted Controversial Alcohol Licence Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licence antisocial behaviour licensing council crime retail regulation A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Yeovil Teacher Banned for Sharing Inappropriate Personal Details with Pupils Friday, April 3, 2026 teacher professionalism misconduct boundaries students socialmedia discipline education regulation somerset A Somerset-based teacher, Natasha Blackmore, has been banned from teaching after sharing inappropriate personal information with pupils, severely breaching professional conduct standards. Blackmore, the former head of design … Read More