The UK Government is considering introducing stricter penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following concerning research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million drivers—about 14% of UK …
Avon and Somerset’s police and crime commissioner, Clare Moody, has condemned the “high levels of misogyny” evident in public feedback during the force’s recent annual budget consultation. The Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s …
Car insurance is a necessity no driver wants to use—until the moment it becomes essential. Although only about 10% of policyholders make a claim each year, having a reliable insurer to support you during those times is vital. …
A recent survey conducted by Somerset Council reveals that nearly two-thirds of residents are willing to accept an increase in council tax to help address a £41 million budget shortfall. The council plans to set its annual …
A recent survey reveals that almost half of Bath residents expect to experience loneliness at some point during this Christmas season. Alarmingly, 48% of respondents reported feeling lonely during the holidays, with nearly a …
The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for 135,000 mainly public sector members across the former county of Avon, has voted to continue its investments in the aerospace and defence sector following a member survey that …
Longleat Forest has become an unexpected sanctuary for British wildlife, according to a recent secret survey conducted by dedicated Longleat Rangers. This hidden study uncovered remarkable increases in populations of tiny …
Dorset Council has extended the consultation periods for two significant planning documents following an overwhelming number of responses and widespread reports of technical difficulties on its online platform. The Local …
Learner drivers in Somerset and Wiltshire are facing unprecedented delays of up to six months to book practical driving tests, revealing a system struggling to cope with overwhelming demand. New data highlights severe …
Exmoor National Park is striving to attract more visitors, but transport challenges persist. According to the Exmoor National Park Authority’s (ENPA) 2024/25 visitor survey, nearly half of the visitors say nothing would …
The Avon Pension Fund is consulting 20,000 randomly selected members to decide whether to continue its £18 million investment in the defence and aerospace sector. The £6 billion fund, which manages pensions for around 100,000 …
The Avon Pension Fund is reaching out to 20,000 randomly selected members to gather their opinions on whether the fund should continue investing approximately £18 million in the defence and aerospace industries. This …
A recent survey conducted by consumer group Which? has revealed the UK’s best and worst airports based on passenger experiences over the past year. Exeter Airport emerged as the leader with an impressive customer satisfaction …
Travellers have spoken, and the results are in: Exeter Airport has been named the best airport to fly from in the UK, while Manchester’s Terminal 3 has been rated the worst—marking the fourth consecutive year it has landed at …
Specialists and road safety advocates are calling for the introduction of a legally enforced “maximum driving age,” mandating that drivers relinquish their licences once they reach a certain age. Unlike many other countries, …