Report reveals the areas in Bridgwater most affected by violent and sexual crimes throughout 2024. Bridgwater Crime Hotspots Areas Revealed in New Report Okay, so get this. Almost 600 violent and sexual crimes happened near the docks. This area stretches to Blake Gardens. It’s just one specific spot. The east part of town saw over…
Road closure signs near Dunster caused confusion. The Stag’s Head pub clarifies Dunster is open for business despite the works. Somerset Pub Clarifies Access After Road Closure Sign Confusion The Stag’s Head pub is in Dunster, Somerset. Road closure signs hurt Dunster businesses because customers thought Dunster was closed. Wessex Water is working on the…
Fire service needs £1m reserves, even after a maximum council tax hike to balance budget amid funding cuts. Fire Service Faces £1m Shortfall Despite Maximum Tax Rise The fire service gets money from council tax and wants to increase it by £5 per year. Band D properties would then pay £104.68 in 2025/26. Councilors from…
Cornhill One Ltd proposes building eight apartments, reducing height to minimize impact in Bridgwater town centre. Apartments Planned Behind Bridgwater Post Office Building The land behind 27-28 Cornhill had a £265,000 price tag. Tom Marsden, of Cornhill One Ltd, now seeks planning approval. He considered two options for the site’s use. One was a large…
Cove Group buys historic Shepton Mallet Prison, preserving it as a heritage attraction after demolition plans. Shepton Mallet Prison Secured Under New Ownership Plans The Somerset prison had an unsure future. Now, the Cove Group bought it from City & Country, starting a new chapter for the historic site. The prison dates back to 1610,…
Taunton’s cheap bus fare zone ends in March, potentially increasing fares for passengers by an extra pound. Taunton’s £1.50 Bus Fare Zone to be Scrapped in Somerset Hey, I have some news about Taunton buses. The cheap fare zone ends in March. A single ticket could cost you an extra pound. This zone started in…
A renovated barn in Westonzoyland offers four bedrooms, modern amenities, large gardens, and a double garage. Westonzoyland Property: Spacious Four Bedroom House For Sale That old barn turned into a house around twelve years ago. They built it in 1837. The builders did a great job fixing it up, keeping cool old stuff like the…
Local updates include road closures, parking rule changes, licence applications, plus various council and community notices. Taunton Public Notices: Road Closures, Parking Changes, and Updates Okay, here’s the lowdown on local updates. Some temporary road closures will happen. There are reports from the Ombudsman too. Probate notices exist, plus new parking rules are coming. Licence…
Join the fun for Somerset Day on May 10-11! Enjoy picnics, food festivals, and community events across Somerset. Somerset Day Weekend Festivities Planned for May Celebrations Somerset Day happens on May 10 and 11. Communities are welcome to join the fun. Businesses and groups can also participate. Events start Sunday, May 4, at Taunton Minster,…
Leanne Reid recalls her M5 crash and appreciates the air ambulance that saved her. She raises money for the service. M5 Crash Survivor Reflects on Somerset Air Ambulance Rescue Leanne Reid, a mom of three, had a bad car crash. It happened on the M5 motorway on Christmas Day, 2020. A car hit her at…