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Worle
Police & fire

Police lift cordon on Becket Road in Worle after fraud arrest

A 100-metre cordon around Becket Road was removed on 1 October, following the arrest of a 70-year-old man on suspicion of fraud and an EOD-led search that displaced 153 households.

Worle5 hours ago

Warwick
Council

Warwickshire residents urged to adopt simple measures before autumn weather

The Warwickshire Resilience Forum is asking households, businesses and community groups to check flood risk, keep essential supplies handy and make basic emergency plans before the colder months set in.

Warwick5 hours ago

Worle
Police & fire

Man arrested on suspicion of explosives after fraud raid in Worle

Police detained a 70-year-old man on fraud and explosive-offence charges following a raid on Becket Road, leading to a 100-metre cordon affecting 153 homes and a temporary evacuation.

Worle5 hours ago

Image for the news story: Swindon council to review service transformation progress at 8 October cabinet meetingCouncil

Swindon council to review service transformation progress at 8 October cabinet meeting

Cabinet members will examine the four-year programme that aims to simplify how residents access more than 200 services, with community hubs and a new Resident Design Network featuring in the review.

Swindon5 hours ago

Image for the news story: Oxford Greenways masterplan unveiled to link city with surrounding townsCouncil

Oxford Greenways masterplan unveiled to link city with surrounding towns

Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and the University of Oxford have released a masterplan for 18 active-travel routes, aiming to improve connections, health and congestion around Oxford.

Oxford6 hours ago

Warwick
Council

Warwickshire Food Together Plan unveiled at Old Shire Hall

Warwickshire County Council approved the new Food Together Plan, bringing together community groups, schools and charities to combat food insecurity across the county. The launch at Old Shire Hall featured innovators such as the Windfall app and local allotment projects.

Warwick6 hours ago

Warwick
Local

Lord Lieutenant marks community service and heritage across Warwickshire in September

During September 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant’s team attended a range of events from military commemorations to charity awards, highlighting the county’s diverse civic life and inviting nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Warwick6 hours ago

Image for the news story: Swindon council completes summer resurfacing of over 20 streets with £2m fundingCouncil

Swindon council completes summer resurfacing of over 20 streets with £2m funding

More than twenty roads, including Station Road and Bath Road, have been resurfaced this summer under a £2 million scheme, while plans for further works and footpath upgrades are already under way.

Swindon7 hours ago

Image for the news story: Three men remanded in Bristol court on drug supply chargesPolice & fire

Three men remanded in Bristol court on drug supply charges

The men were charged after police raids in south Bristol on 30 September, with further court dates set for October and November.

Bristol7 hours ago

Image for the news story: Willowdown Primary opens 16-place inclusion base for SEND pupils in BridgwaterCouncil

Willowdown Primary opens 16-place inclusion base for SEND pupils in Bridgwater

Two refurbished classrooms at Willowdown Primary now provide specialist support for 16 children with special educational needs, keeping them in their local school and reducing the need for travel to separate facilities.

Bridgwater7 hours ago

Image for the news story: Birmingham Council's High Court hearing on unauthorised flag attachments – 30 SeptemberCouncil

Birmingham Council's High Court hearing on unauthorised flag attachments – 30 September

Birmingham City Council will return to the High Court on 30 September to seek an interim injunction aimed at stopping unauthorised flag displays on streets and highway fixtures, citing safety and harassment concerns.

Birmingham10 hours ago

Image for the news story: Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to BirminghamCouncil

Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham

A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.

Birmingham12 hours ago