Dorset Prepares for Public Response to Proposed Parking Charge Revisions Tuesday, August 12, 2025 dorset parking charges survey council economy residents carparks transportation infrastructure sport Dorset Council is gearing up for a wave of feedback as it invites public opinion on proposed changes to parking charges across the county. Previous parking adjustments sparked significant public reaction—most notably a … Read More
Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Massive Fire Continues to Rage at Chestnut Farm Sunday, August 3, 2025 fire emergency residents smoke safety evacuation health chestnutfarm avonsomerset police Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has … Read More
Councillors Upheld in Blocking Noise-Heavy Padel Courts in Bath Tuesday, July 29, 2025 padel bath noise planning councillors sports courts appeal residents council sport Councillors in Bath have been vindicated in their decision to block the city’s first Padel courts, following an appeal that confirmed the distinctive “gunfire-like” noise of the sport as a legitimate reason for refusal. … Read More
Avebury Stone Circle Village Called 'Death Trap' Due to Lack of Speed Signage Wednesday, July 16, 2025 avebury speeding heritage accidents signage safety traffic wiltshire stonecircle residents Residents of the historic village of Avebury, famed for its Neolithic stone circle and designated World Heritage Site, have raised alarms about dangerous road conditions that have led to multiple accidents and fatalities in … Read More
Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More
Cotswold Village Braces for Chaotic Summer as Tourist Traffic Overwhelms Bourton-on-the-Water Wednesday, May 21, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism traffic coaches overtourism residents parking transport congestion The charming Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often celebrated as the Venice of the Cotswolds due to its scenic waterways, is preparing for a tumultuous summer plagued by severe traffic congestion. The trouble stems … Read More