Bath and North East Somerset Council has officially opened a zebra crossing on Monksdale Road, Moorlands, more than a month after construction was completed due to an unexpected resident—a nesting pigeon. The crossing was …
Glastonbury councillors have voiced urgent concerns over dangerous conditions on local footpaths and pedestrian crossings, which pose serious risks to residents, particularly the elderly and families with young children. At …
In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last …
A Somerset GP is urging caution for anyone considering purchasing weight loss drugs online, highlighting the dangers posed by counterfeit and unsafe products. Dr Ulrike Naumann, an obesity and weight management specialist, …
In Glastonbury, drivers frequently ignore the town’s 20mph speed limits, prompting Glastonbury Speedwatch to call on the town council for swift action. At July’s council meeting, Christine Prior, speaking on behalf of the …
In Glastonbury, drivers are frequently disregarding the town’s 20mph speed limits, raising serious safety concerns. Glastonbury Speedwatch, a local community group, is calling on the town council to take immediate action to …
A tragic collision in Somerset has claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The fatal accident occurred on Sunday, August 3, in Chew Stoke, Chew Valley, involving three vehicles: a Suzuki GSXR 750, a green BMW X1, and a white Ford …
On Monday, July 28, two boys believed to be in their early teens were reported shooting an air rifle at vehicles and homes in Bath. The incident took place around 5:50 pm in the Bloomfield Road and The Wellsway areas of the …
Train services between London Waterloo and the West Country have been reduced due to unusually dry soil conditions impacting track safety. South Western Railway (SWR) announced that they have “no alternative” but to run a …
A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon …
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 …
Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW capacity, …
Update: Paul has been found safe and is now reunited with his family. Avon and Somerset Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating Paul, an 81-year-old vulnerable pensioner who has gone …
Several businesses across Wiltshire have been issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) amounting to £500 each after illegally placing posters on buildings and street furniture. Wiltshire Council confirmed these fines followed …
Emergency services responded promptly to a chemical leak at a drinks production factory on Bristol Road in Bridgwater, Somerset, late Thursday evening, July 31. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received reports …