A five year old boy from South Bristol conquers his fear of water and swims 5 metres. Carly Glass helped him accomplish this award. Boy, 5, Swims 5 Metres After Overcoming Fear of Water Joshua Fox is doing great at swimming. He is five years old and lives in South Bristol. He overcame his fear…
Figures reveal hotspots, with one M4 camera nabbing nearly 14000 drivers in 2024, highlighting speeding issues in Somerset. Revealed Speed Cameras Catching the Most Motorists in Somerset Speeding happened a lot in Somerset last year. People got caught by speed cameras. BristolLive got some data using public records. The data showed where many drivers got…
Somerset house prices increased by 3.5% in 2024, reaching £282,000, but lagged behind the 4.6% UK average growth. Somerset House Prices Rise But Slower Than UK Average Increase in 2024 Somerset house prices went up this past year. However, the increase was less than the UK average. In Somerset, the average house cost £282,000. This…
North Somerset may struggle to reach its housing target due to a lack of construction workers. North Somerset Faces Builder Shortage to Meet Ambitious Housing Target North Somerset needs more houses soon. They must find land for them. There may not be enough builders, though. The government wants North Somerset to build lots of homes.…
Plans cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset improve A38. Feedback is being sought. Bristol Airport Road Upgrades Aim to Benefit All A38 Road Users Locals can share thoughts on transport plans. These plans aim to cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset are working together to improve the…
Bristol sees high crime rates, ranking among the most dangerous areas. Police record numerous offenses. Bristol Ranks Among Most Dangerous Places in England and Wales Hey, check this out; Bristol isn’t super safe. It ranks among England and Wales’ most dangerous spots. Police recorded over five million crimes. This happened in the year before September…
Local councils in Somerset will manage parks and street cleaning, empowering communities and aiding the main council’s finances. Somerset Towns Gain Control Of Local Services In Major Shift From April 2025, councils will handle more local tasks. This change affects North Somerset, and it moves decisions closer to the people. This helps the main council…
Locals near Bristol accept thousands of new homes. A councillor advises shaping the plan, not rejecting it. Somerset Village Adjusts to Thousands of New Homes Plan A village near Bristol faces many new homes. A local councillor says people understand this, as North Somerset must find space for over 1,500 homes yearly. A plan proposes…
North Somerset MP celebrates Portishead Line approval after a 25-year campaign. Project to reconnect Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads. Portishead Line Campaign Success North Somerset MP Expresses Pride The Bristol to Portishead railway will reopen. The government finally approved the project, and North Somerset’s MP feels very proud. The scheme was in doubt since last…
Locals defend a councillor asked to resign after taking leave for mental health. A support letter was signed to show support. Somerset Village Backs Councillor Facing Pressure Over Mental Health Backwell locals defend their district councillor. The parish council asked her to resign; this was after she took leave for mental health. Bridget Petty is…