After 42 years serving the community, the Co-op store on The Avenue in Minehead has closed its doors for good as of June 13, 2024. This closure marks the end of an era and leaves the town without its only remaining Post …
Health campaigners and local officials have voiced strong opposition to the planned closure of Yeovil Hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU), warning that removing this critical service endangers patients. The NHS Somerset …
Traffic on the M5 in Somerset has come to a halt due to an ongoing police incident. Emergency services are currently at the scene, working to resolve the situation safely and efficiently. Drivers are advised to expect delays …
Since its establishment in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a major transformation programme. The council is executing a comprehensive plan …
Library closures and reductions in opening hours across Somerset have ignited tensions, with some councillors warning that these cuts are “pitting one community against the other.” This week, North Somerset Council voted to …
Controversy has erupted in Somerset following the recent decision by North Somerset Council to reduce funding for local libraries, igniting tensions between communities. In a bid to trim library budgets by 20%, councillors …
North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant …
A crash near a service station on the M5 has caused significant delays for motorists as emergency services respond to the incident. Traffic is currently slow-moving in the affected area, with authorities advising drivers to …
A burst water main in Weston-super-Mare has caused significant disruption to water supplies in the area. Residents and businesses experienced interruptions as crews worked urgently to address the issue. After swift action by …
Somerset Council has robustly defended the pace of its ambitious £20 million transformation programme, emphasizing that the timeline is both realistic and achievable despite criticism from local residents and auditors. Faced …
Somerset Council has stood firm in defending the “realistic and achievable” pace of its £20 million transformation programme, designed to address a projected £73 million budget gap by overhauling local service delivery. Since …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement of traffic restrictions, specifically targeting yellow box junctions and illegal turns on one-way streets, to generate additional revenue. The move …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up its enforcement of traffic rules, aiming to boost income through fines for violations such as stopping in yellow box junctions or making illegal turns on one-way …
North Somerset residents face the prospect of paying more council tax while receiving fewer services, as top council leaders outlined the dire financial situation during a recent public budget Q&A. The council’s upcoming …
The leader of North Somerset Council has fiercely criticized the government’s recent “fair funding review,” calling it “a sham” and “a raid on our budget” that will jeopardize essential local services. Announced on November …