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Poundland opening four Somerset stores in two-week window …

Opening dates have been confirmed for four new Poundland[1] stores in Somerset – including two tomorrow (November 25). The retailer recently took over shop units formerly occupied by collapsed fashion firm M&Co[2] in Portishead, Crewkerne, Wells and Ra…

Anger, fear and frustration on the streets of Kensington

It’s a blisteringly hot day on Gilroy Road in Kensington and a middle-aged man is sat basking in the good weather on the wall outside his house.
The air is shimmering in the midday heat, but the bright skies are providing only temporary cover for the d…

Music project awarded ?10000 to support new dads in Somerset

An organisation in Somerset has received £10,000 of National Lottery funding to deliver musical activities for new dads and their young children in the local area. Based in Bath, Evolve Music is committed to supporting dads to bond with their child thr…

Work on new crossing near school set to start

Work on the Woolston and Itchen Active Travel Zone gathers pace as new phase begins (Image: Southampton City Council)WORK on the Woolston and Itchen Active Travel[1] Zone has gathered pace with a new crossing set to be installed.Southampton City Counci…

Work to remove steel beams on Bradford on Avon railway bridge …

The operation was abandoned on Saturday after engineers were unable to use the crane to lift out the rusting steelwork of the existing structure.
They hired in a 130-tonne crane from Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd but were forced to abandon Saturday night’s …