Groundbreaking DNA Analysis Reveals Earliest Domesticated Dog at Cheddar Gorge Sunday, April 5, 2026 cheddar domestication goughscave ancientdna chellyman dog wolves archaeology fossils somerset New DNA analysis of ancient bones unearthed at Cheddar Gorge’s renowned Gough’s Cave has revealed that dogs have been humans’ loyal companions for much longer than previously believed. Among the finds at Gough’s Cave is … Read More
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Somerset Teenager Jamie Sunday, April 5, 2026 somerset missing teenager jamie highbridge police search avon weston-super-mare bridgwater Authorities are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Jamie, a 16-year-old boy who has been missing from Somerset for nearly two weeks. Jamie was last seen around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in Highbridge and has not … Read More
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Somerset Teenager Sunday, April 5, 2026 missing teenager somerset highbridge avon somersetpolice urgent search appeal disappearance Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking help from the public to locate Jamie, a 16-year-old boy who has been missing from Highbridge since approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. Nearly two weeks have passed without … Read More
Home Near Bridgwater Destroyed by Early Morning Fire Sunday, April 5, 2026 pawlett fire bridgwater devon somerset emergency firefighters damage smoke rescue A home near Bridgwater was severely damaged by a fire that broke out in the early hours of Sunday, April 5. The incident occurred in Pawlett around 2 a.m., prompting a swift response from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Careful Consideration Before Implementing Tourism Tax Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy hospitality levy devolution localgovernment employment visitor A Somerset MP has urged the government to carefully reconsider any plans to introduce a ‘tourism tax’ that would impose additional fees on overnight visitors. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Sparks Heated Debate Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage unesco tourism development housing infrastructure conservation controversy somerset A recent meeting discussing Glastonbury’s potential bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting deep divisions within the community. The controversy surrounding the bid has … Read More