Memorial Football Match to Honor Father Lost in A371 Crash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 memorial football michaelknowlson crash a371 wells family tributes investigation support sport A heartfelt memorial football match is planned to honor the memory of Michael Knowlson, a beloved father who tragically lost his life in a crash near Wells last month. Michael died at the scene of a collision on the A371 in … Read More
'Kind and Caring' Man, 49, Tragically Dies After Being Found in Water Saturday, February 28, 2026 tribute taunton kevinthorne tragedy police investigation family loss community support Tributes have poured in for Kevin Thorne, a 49-year-old man described as “kind and caring,” who tragically passed away after being found in the water on Bridge Street, Taunton. Kevin was discovered in the water on … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Challenges Ahead of Budget Approval Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset council budget government finance rural send tax transformation support Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year, despite continuing concerns over its financial reliance on exceptional government support. The council’s executive committee convened in … Read More
Lloyds Bank Addresses Payment Block and Customer Concerns Over Charges Tuesday, February 24, 2026 lloyds banking payments security customerservice transaction fees charges customerfeedback support Lloyds Bank has provided a detailed explanation of its process for blocking customer transactions after a customer reported an inability to transfer funds from their account. The issue surfaced when a customer attempted to … Read More
‘Outstanding’ Fish and Chip Shop Near Bristol and Bath Closes Permanently Friday, February 13, 2026 fishandchips closure glutenfree somerset farringtonsfarmshop ruralhospitality localbusiness community support playbarn Farrington’s Farm Shop & Café in Somerset, a favorite destination near Bristol and Bath known for its play barn and pick-your-own activities, has announced the permanent closure of its on-site fish and chip shop. … Read More
Somerset Cancer Charity Faces Closure Without Urgent £55,000 Funding Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset cancer charity fundraising wehearyou support localcommunity counselling healthcare donations A beloved Somerset cancer charity, We Hear You (WHY), is on the brink of closure unless it can raise £55,000 by the end of April. The charity, which provides crucial support to patients and their families affected by cancer … Read More