Taylor Wimpey UK Limited has been fined £800,000 following a serious safety breach that led to a teenage apprentice falling through a temporary floor at a construction site in Weston-super-Mare. Seventeen-year-old Charlie …
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP recently visited Landmark Farm in Wanstrow, Somerset, to engage directly with local farmers about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable …
Residents of Box, a village near Corsham, have expressed frustration towards Wiltshire Council after being instructed to take down bunting and posters promoting the beloved annual Box Revels festival. Box Revels, a …
A popular pop-up Thai food truck, Thai by Tai, operating in Somerset, could be fined £1,000 for each customer who doesn’t pay a 10p “entrance fee” before approaching the van—due to an unusual licensing dispute with North …
Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is …
The Labour party has insisted that its online political advertising for the West of England Metro Mayor candidate, Helen Godwin, fully complies with all guidelines, despite concerns raised regarding the lack of prominent …
The Liberal Democrats are leading a campaign to impose fines of up to £1,000 on individuals who disturb fellow passengers on public transport by playing loud music through their headphones. Dubbed “headphone dodgers,” these …
As the summer season approaches, several beaches across Somerset will be implementing seasonal bans on dogs starting from May 1. This means that pet owners will need to find alternative spots to enjoy the beach with their …
Dogs will soon face bans on several Somerset beaches as the summer season approaches. Starting this May 1, restrictions will be imposed to accommodate the increasing influx of visitors. During the summer months, a handful of …
Glastonbury Festival, known as one of the most challenging festivals to gain entry to, will be offering resale tickets later this month after selling out within 35 minutes. Those who missed out on the initial ticket release …
Matthew Davies-Binge, better known as Food Review Club, has come under fire from restaurant owners for not disclosing the paid nature of his reviews. The UK’s top food reviewer has been accused of breaching advertising …
South Somerset pet owners may soon have to adhere to stricter regulations as the council seeks feedback on proposed dog control orders. The existing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) related to dog fouling and a dog …
The arrest of MP Dan Norris on April 4 on suspicion of rape and child sex offences has posed a significant challenge for constituents in North East Somerset and Hanham. The local MP faces allegations including sexual offences …
The iconic cider orchards of Somerset are facing increasing pressures as regulatory changes and tax burdens put strain on the industry. Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, recently raised concerns about the future of …
Farmers in the South West of England are facing an uncertain future as new inheritance tax regulations loom on the horizon. The changes, set to come into effect, will levy a 20 percent tax rate on inherited farms valued over …