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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 street post office reopen closure services community whsmith restoration branch antoinette chitty

Following the unexpected closure of the Street Post Office located at 85 High Street, Street, BA16 0DT, the community will soon have access to postal services once again. The branch, which was previously housed within the … Read More

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 council cqc rating inspectors care services inexperienced dispute performance improvement

Bath and North East Somerset’s “requires improvement” rating from the Care Quality Commission has sparked a debate, with council care chiefs attributing the rating to inexperienced inspectors rather than the … Read More

Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue

Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ai efficiency budget council savings residents technology consultation services staff

To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m … Read More

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 national express bristol airport services expansion transport hub birmingham gloucester cheltenham weston-super-mare london megabus sustainability environmental impact public transport car parking transport hub ed condon

National Express is set to significantly expand its bus services to Bristol Airport, with plans to add over 100 extra journeys every week starting from next month. The decision to enhance services from various locations … Read More

Sunday, September 22, 2024 a35 closed overturned car crash road directions emergency services motorists

An overturned car has led to the closure of the A35 in both directions. Emergency services are currently at the scene dealing with the aftermath of the crash. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes.