Lewis Capaldi to Headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival Following Triumphant Comeback Monday, September 15, 2025 lewiscapaldi bsthydepark roundhayfestival tourettesyndrome livemusic ukmusic musicfestival comeback scottishsinger concerttour Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is making a powerful return to the live music scene, confirmed as the headliner for BST Hyde Park in London and the inaugural Roundhay Festival in Leeds for summer 2026. The … Read More
Somerset NHS Trust Among 14 Named in National Maternity Investigation Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset nhs maternity neonatal investigation healthcare safety trusts equality improvement Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, alongside 13 other hospital trusts across England, has been named in a national investigation probing longstanding failures in NHS maternity and neonatal services. This comprehensive review is … Read More
Liberal Democrat MP Advocates Major Overhaul to Support Neurodiverse Children in Schools Monday, September 15, 2025 neurodivergence education dyslexia adhd schools teachertraining legislation inclusivity screening liberaldemocrat Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance, representing Yeovil, has launched a passionate campaign to reform how schools identify and support neurodivergent students. Drawing from his own experience living with dyslexia and ADHD, Dance … Read More
How Somerset Primary Schools Are Performing Since the Covid-19 Pandemic Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset education keystage2 covid19 pandemic assessment reading writing maths performance Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Somerset’s primary school pupils have faced challenges in recovering their reading, writing, and maths skills to pre-pandemic levels. In the 2024/25 academic year, only 56% of … Read More
Backwell Faces Massive Housing Surge Amid Community Outcry Monday, September 15, 2025 backwell housing development greenbelt community planning somerset neighbourhood environment infrastructure Backwell, a charming village in North Somerset, is grappling with unprecedented residential development that locals describe as “absolutely bananas.” With around 2,000 existing homes, the village now faces planning permission … Read More
Backwell Faces an 'Absolutely Bananas' Surge of 800 New Homes Amid Community Outcry Monday, September 15, 2025 backwell somerset housing development greenbelt community planning infrastructure sustainability farleighfields Strolling through Backwell, it’s impossible to miss signs pleading “save our fields” and “save our village” outside residents’ homes. This North Somerset village, home to approximately 2,000 households, is bracing for … Read More