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Wychwood Festival 2026 runs from May 29 to 31 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire

Levellers, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more for four-day Wychwood Festival

LEVELLERS have been revealed as a headliner at the 2026 Wychwood Festival – which is also stretching to four…

Only rental e-scooters are allowed on UK roads legally

‘Can I ride an e-scooter on the road?’: Police issue Q&A on the law

E-SCOOTERS have been one of the most popular trends of 2025 – with the devices becoming something of a…

Aquarius was spotted in the storm tank during a routine inspection

Hedgehog saved for Christmas after getting stuck in underground storm tank

A ROUTINE inspection of an underground storm tank ended up as an animal rescue operation when workers found a…

More than 2,500 speeding tickets issued WRONGLY due to camera ‘anomoly’

AN ‘ANOMOLY’ between speed cameras and variable limits on motorways and A-roads in the UK has been blamed for…

Certain tumble dryers are being recalled amid fire fears. Picture: Pixabay

Warning to unplug certain tumble dryers amid “very real” risk of fire

A WARNING has been issued for people to stop using certain integrated heat pump tumble dryers – as they…

Somerset shoppers are being urged to check meat labels carefully. Picture: Pixabay

Warning over meat labels after misleading claims by butchers and farm shops – including in Somerset

SHOPPERS are being urged to check labels on meat products carefully after inspectors revealed a number of misleading claims…

The Ford Fiesta could return in early 2028. Picture: Ford

Ford Fiesta could soon be back on UK roads after Renault tie-up

FORD Fiestas could soon be back on UK roads – just a couple of years after the iconic model…

The boat was found by the side of the A42 in Leicestershire. Picture: National Highways

Fairground ride and a BOAT among items found abandoned on UK roads

A FAIRGROUND ride and a boat were among items abandoned at the side of UK A-roads and motorways this…

The untrue allegations were made by a guest on the GB News Camilla Tominey Show in February. Picture: GB News

GB News apologises and pays damages over untrue claims about Islamic Relief charity

BROADCASTER GB News has paid “substantial damages” to the Islamic Relief charity after airing false allegations on TV and…

Home educating families are facing a "less and less helpful" environment, the MP said

Somerset MP warns rural schools could close and home educators struggle if Bill passes

A SOMERSET MP has warned a new Bill aimed at improving social care and educational standards could see rural…