Council Workers Face Pay Cuts in Bath and North East Somerset Wednesday, April 30, 2025 council workers pay cuts bath somerset unions reduction employees proposal Some of the lowest paid council workers in Bath and North East Somerset are bracing for a reduction in their pay this summer, a move being met with strong opposition from labor unions. Employees working in waste and … Read More
Glastonbury 2025 Glade Stage Line-up Revealed Wednesday, April 30, 2025 glastonbury glade 2025 line-up lineup festival somerset worthy farm stage performances The unveiling of the lineup for the Glade area of Glastonbury 2025 has stoked excitement among festival-goers. The event is scheduled to occur from June 25 to 29 at Worthy Farm in Somerset, before a fallow year in 2026. The … Read More
Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More
Police Incident Halts M5 Traffic in Somerset Tuesday, April 29, 2025 m5 traffic police incident somerset bridgwater commuters delays alternative routes disruption Authorities have halted traffic on the M5 in Somerset following a police incident near Bridgwater. Commuters are urged to seek alternative routes to avoid delays as the situation unfolds.
Man Receives Jail Sentence for Repeated Domestic Abuse Tuesday, April 29, 2025 domesticabuse justice jail victims somerset assault restrainingorder accountability safety zerotolerance A man from Somerset, Jonathan Farrelly, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for repeatedly assaulting his partner and violating a restraining order. The 36-year-old admitted to attacking his victim, causing substantial … Read More
North Somerset Council Supports Vulnerable Residents with £100 Food Vouchers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 somerset council funding support vouchers residents vulnerable assistance scheme household North Somerset Council is taking steps to support vulnerable households in the region by providing £2,305,042.89 from the government’s Household Support Funding. The funding is aimed at aiding families, pensioners, and … Read More