How to Protect Churches from Thefts in Somerset Sunday, June 30, 2024 somerset churches thefts security theft ecclesiastical warning break-ins risk management historic Churches in Somerset are on high alert after a recent surge in thefts targeting historic religious buildings. Ecclesiastical, a specialized insurer, is issuing a warning to churches to ramp up security measures to deter … Read More
Rishi Sunak's Plan to Reinstate National Service Impacts Thousands of Somerset Teens Saturday, June 1, 2024 nationalservice somerset rishisunak military volunteering compulsory teenagers community uk security Rishi Sunak’s proposed National Service initiative could compel over 800,000 18-year-olds, including nearly 12,000 from Somerset, to join the armed forces or engage in voluntary work by 2029. Under the Conservative … Read More
Debating the Effectiveness of Bath's £7m Ring of Steel Monday, May 20, 2024 bath security terrorism project city safety concerns effectiveness skepticism investment In an effort to protect the bustling city of Bath, a multimillion-pound project known as the Bath City Centre Security scheme has been underway for the past two years. This initiative has involved the permanent restriction of … Read More
Bath's 'Ring of Steel' Completes with 5-Month Road Closure Wednesday, May 8, 2024 bath security bollards road closure anti-terror council installation scheme completion community An additional Bath street will be closing to facilitate the installation of sliding bollards, marking the final phase to complete the city’s “ring of steel” anti-terror zone. Beginning in mid to late May, … Read More
Closure of Canal Waste Facility Sparks Dispute Between Council and Canal Trust Friday, March 22, 2024 canal closure waste facility council trust boaters dispute enforcement security The closure of a waste facility for boaters near Bath has sparked a dispute between the local council and canal bosses. The facility, which had been a hotspot for illicit dumping, was closed down following the council’s … Read More
Stay Alert: Somerset Police Warn of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams Saturday, November 25, 2023 scams somerset police black friday cyber monday fraud shopping online security action Shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be an exhilarating experience for many, but local police are cautioning shoppers to be vigilant as they hit the streets for these major shopping events. Mark Shelford, the … Read More