Security

Thursday, December 26, 2024 boxing day retail respect shop workers local business abuse assault security grant scheme mp

Local MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, Dan Norris, is urging the public to be respectful to retail workers on Boxing Day. Concerned about potential tensions during the busy sales period, Norris emphasized the need for … Read More

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 nightmare parking car alarm holidaymaker tracking bristol airport meet and greet security

A motorist entrusted his high-end vehicle to a ‘meet and greet’ parking service at Bristol Airport, only to be shocked when he was alerted that staff had taken his car for a joyride. Guy Adams, owner of a £100,000 … Read More

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

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

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

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