Tuesday, February 17, 2026 measles outbreak vaccination mmr nhs publichealth contagious children immunity healthwarnings

The UK is facing a concerning resurgence of measles, with outbreaks reported in several North London schools, primarily affecting unvaccinated children under 10. NHS doctor Suraj Kukadia, known as Dr Sooj, has highlighted the … Read More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ofsted inclusion education bath primaryschool phonics curriculum personaldevelopment attendance leadership

Widcombe Infant School in Bath has received glowing praise in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Catering to 178 children aged four to seven, the school was celebrated for being a “highly inclusive and friendly” … Read More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 castlecary ansford somerset parish merger governance boundary community consultation localdemocracy

Plans to merge the neighboring Somerset parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford have been officially shelved due to insufficient public support. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced rapid expansion, with numerous new … Read More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 shoplifting somerset wells crime retail police theft community cctv funding

Shoplifting has reached alarming levels across the UK, and Somerset’s high streets—with their abundance of independent shops—are bearing the brunt of this crisis. Over the past ten months, there have been more than 120 … Read More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 shoplifting somerset wells crime police theft retail cctv community addiction

Shoplifting has reached alarming levels across the nation, with an overwhelming surge felt keenly in Somerset’s unique high street environment—home to numerous independent shops. This rise leaves shop owners and their … Read More

Monday, February 16, 2026 tomdeglanville bathrugby contractextension rugbyunion playerloyalty therec teamspirit blueblackwhite rugbycareer johannvangraan sport

Bath Rugby has confirmed that Tom de Glanville, a cornerstone of the team and a proud product of the Bath Rugby Academy, has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028. The 26-year-old full back has … Read More