New Scheme Pays GPs to Seek Specialist Advice and Prevent Hospital Appointments Thursday, April 17, 2025 nhs gps hospital appointments specialists patient care healthcare scheme advice efficiency The government is introducing a new scheme to tackle unnecessary hospital appointments in an effort to alleviate pressure on the NHS hospital waiting list. This initiative involves paying General Practitioners (GPs) to seek … Read More
Bus and Van Collision Causes Road Closure Near Bristol Airport Thursday, April 17, 2025 collision bus van road closure bristol airport a38 bridgwater road damage windshield traffic emergency services A collision involving a bus and a van resulted in the closure of the A38 Bridgwater Road near Bristol Airport. The incident, which occurred one mile from the airport, caused significant damage to the bus’s windscreen, … Read More
Experience the Iconic Flying Scotsman in Somerset this Summer Thursday, April 17, 2025 flying scotsman somerset railway locomotive west somerset tickets event heritage experience iconic This summer, the legendary Flying Scotsman train will be arriving in the South West to haul passenger trains on West Somerset metals in June and July 2025. The much-anticipated arrival of the iconic No 60103 Flying Scotsman, … Read More
Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Vital Care Service for Families Thursday, April 17, 2025 bath north east somerset care respite families closure council continuity support services The future of Newton House, a crucial respite care service for families with young adults having the most complex care needs in Bath and North East Somerset, is in question as its looming closure has left parents worried … Read More
Easter Traffic Warning: Millions Set to Hit the Road Thursday, April 17, 2025 easter traffic drivers congestion delays travel holidays maintenance operations economy Drivers are being warned to brace for long queues over the Easter weekend, as 19.1 million people are expected to travel on Good Friday, leading to significant traffic. The AA anticipates a 15% increase in bank holiday … Read More
Celebrity Exodus: A Shift from Cotswolds to Somerset and Beyond Thursday, April 17, 2025 celebrities cotswolds somerset bruton northamptonshire norfolk migration real estate lifestyle elite Once a haven for celebrities seeking rural retreats, the Cotswolds is witnessing a surprising departure of its A-list residents. Among them, renowned figures like Ellen DeGeneres, Liam Gallagher, and Jeremy Clarkson are … Read More