Saturday, July 19, 2025 airambulance emergency charity fundraising healthcare lifesaving paramedics trauma regional community

The demand for urgent emergency care from the skies has hit new heights in 2025. The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has already responded to a staggering 1,181 critical incidents across Bristol, Gloucestershire, … Read More

Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton highstreet independent business closure economy towncouncil promotion pedestrianisation community

A Taunton businesswoman has issued an urgent call to support independent shops amid a wave of closures impacting the town this year. Susie, co-owner of the local gift shop Rocket and Bird, shared her concerns with over 6,200 … Read More

Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton independent highstreet smallbusiness towncentre retail pedestrianisation promotion community council

Susie, co-owner of local gift shop Rocket and Bird, has issued a heartfelt plea to the community to support independent businesses in Taunton. Over the past six months, several beloved local shops and venues—including sweet … Read More

Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath housing worldheritage unesco saltford development affordability conservation infrastructure summit

Phil Harding, leader of Saltford Environmental Group, has sparked a local debate by suggesting that Bath consider giving up its UNESCO World Heritage status. He argues that the designation limits housing development in Bath, … Read More

Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath worldheritage housing development saltford unesco infrastructure sustainability council housingcrisis

Phil Harding, leader of the Saltford Environmental Group, has proposed a controversial solution to the region’s housing crisis: Bath should abandon its UNESCO World Heritage status. Harding argues that Bath’s protected … Read More

Saturday, July 19, 2025 sepsis antibiotics clinicaltrial somerset nhs infection antibioticresistance criticalcare healthcareresearch patientsafety

Somerset’s two principal hospitals, Musgrove Park and Yeovil, are participating in a groundbreaking national trial that aims to transform sepsis treatment within the NHS by evaluating shorter antibiotic courses. The Somerset … Read More