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
Energy Bill Support: How Customers of Octopus, Ovo, British Gas and Others Can Get Help Monday, February 9, 2026 energy debt ofgem help bills advice grants support providers arrears Millions of households across Great Britain are struggling to keep up with rising energy bills. Many may not realize that help is available through energy providers, debt advisers, charities, and government schemes designed … Read More
Police Not Actively Investigating Historic Child Abuse Allegations at Bath's Kingswood School Monday, February 9, 2026 kingswood bath abuse allegations police safeguarding school childhood investigation support Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed they are not currently conducting an active investigation into historic child abuse allegations at Kingswood School in Bath. The situation came to light after the independent boarding … Read More