Somerset Fire Brigade’s Council Tax Share to Increase by £5 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 somerset fireservice counciltax budget firebrigade publicsafety localgovernment funding consultation emergencyservices Starting in April, Somerset residents will see a £5 increase in the fire service portion of their council tax bills. This change, representing a 4.8% rise, aims to ensure that the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service … Read More
Doctor Warns Over Measles Outbreaks in UK Schools: 'This Is Serious' 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
Widcombe Infant School in Bath Praised for Inclusivity and Excellence in Latest Ofsted Report 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
Castle Cary and Ansford Parish Merger Plans Abandoned by Somerset Council 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
Surge in Shoplifting Strains Somerset’s Independent Shops 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
Surge in Shoplifting Incidents Alarms Somerset City 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