In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that …
A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and …
Motorway services are often seen as a necessary but uninspiring pit stop. For long journeys—such as holiday trips to visit family—they provide a crucial break for food, rest, and fuel. Yet few truly enjoy their experience at …
Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the …
A serious incident occurred in Somerset where a person was struck by a train, leading to an immediate suspension of rail services in the area. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation …
Somerset Council has approved a £20 million contract with Newton Consulting Ltd. to advance its ongoing transformation programme, despite concerns from councillors and the public. The deal aims to confront mounting financial …
Train services across Somerset have been temporarily suspended due to an ongoing police incident. Authorities are actively managing the situation to ensure public safety, and passengers are advised to seek alternative travel …
Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue, a cherished location on the Somerset Levels, is preparing to expand its services for brides following recent planning approval. Andy and Rebecca Jones, who have managed the venue in Curry Rivel …
YouTuber and travel vlogger David Burnip, known as Wandering Turnip, recently set out to investigate one of the UK’s most disliked motorway service stations, located just off the M5 near Bridgwater. This particular stop has …
Somerset Council will provide subsidies for 82 bus services throughout this year to maintain essential transport connections for local communities. These subsidies support routes that would otherwise be unprofitable, enabling …
Concerns are mounting over the future of Crewkerne Community Hospital as local MP Adam Dance urges urgent assurances to protect its inpatient beds. Responding to mounting public worries, Mr. Dance revealed he has received …
A cornerstone of Bath’s support network for homeless individuals, Julian House, is confronting a critical challenge: the potential loss of its current premises under Manvers Street Baptist Church. This basement space, home to …
A senior NHS leader has highlighted a concerning divide within Bristol’s healthcare system — an invisible boundary between two NHS trusts that could influence the care patients receive depending on which side they live. This …
In a powerful display of community solidarity, hundreds of parents and supporters gathered in Yeovil to protest the abrupt closure of the town’s birthing and special care baby units. The sudden shutdown has sent shockwaves …
Nailsea residents now have access to essential in-person banking services thanks to the opening of a temporary banking hub at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre. This initiative comes as a response to the recent closure of several …