Councils Implement New Bin Collection Times Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave Monday, June 22, 2026 heatwave england councils bincollection metoffice recordtemperature climatechange publichealth somerset bristol As England braces for an intense heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 38°C, local councils in the West are introducing new bin collection schedules to protect their crews from the sweltering midday sun. Residents are … Read More
English Cricket’s Next Star: James Rew’s Rise and the Case for Patience Wednesday, April 29, 2026 jamesrew englishcricket countychampionship testcricket batting openingbatsman somerset jamiesmith playerdevelopment cricket2025 sport James Rew is quickly becoming the talk of English cricket, and for good reason. His current performance stats are hard to overlook, with 379 runs from five innings at an impressive average of 75.80 in the County … Read More
Inside Jane Seymour's Former Manor, Once Dubbed the 'Loveliest House,' Now on Sale for £12.5 Million Sunday, December 14, 2025 janeseymour bath manor realestate gradei historichomes gardens tithebarn musichistory somerset St Catherine’s Court, the famed Grade I listed manor once praised as England’s most beautiful house and former home to actress Jane Seymour, is now available for £12.5 million. Nestled in Bath, Somerset, this … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More