‘Worthless’ Recycling Causes £1 Million Headache for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling waste council budget finance plastic costs northsomerset recyclingmarket cuts North Somerset Council is grappling with a £1 million overspend on waste recycling due to falling market prices and increasing disposal costs. Unlike black bin rubbish, recycling materials typically generate income for the … Read More
‘It was my worst nightmare’: One woman’s relentless fight to save her rescue dog Wally Tuesday, November 11, 2025 rescue dog veterinary injury recovery insurance fundraising community animalcare rehabilitation Wally, a six-year-old Lurcher full of energy and affection, was enjoying his usual walk along the marshland when tragedy struck. Hidden within the tall grass lay a rusty metal pole, which Wally collided with at full speed. … Read More
‘It Was My Worst Nightmare’: One Woman’s Fight to Save Her Rescue Dog Wally Tuesday, November 11, 2025 rescue dog recovery surgery veterinary fundraising adoption insurance rehabilitation compassion Wally, a spirited six-year-old Lurcher known for his boundless energy and affectionate nature, never expected a stroll on his local marsh to become a nightmare. When he unexpectedly collided with a concealed rusty metal pole, … Read More
North Somerset Council May Seek Exceptional Council Tax Increase Over 5% Tuesday, November 11, 2025 northsomerset counciltax budget councilcuts localgovernment funding councilleader socialcare financialsupport taxincrease North Somerset Council is considering requesting permission to raise council tax by more than the usual 5% limit next year, as it grapples with a projected £25 million budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year. Facing a … Read More
Meet Pam, One of the World's Smallest Ponies, Standing Just 24 Inches Tall Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pony shetland foal rescue somersets animal wildlife rehoming veterinary smallest Heartwarming photos have captured Pam, one of the tiniest ponies ever born in the UK, measuring a mere 24 inches tall. This Shetland foal arrived at Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Somerset weighing just … Read More
Meet Pam, One of the World's Smallest Ponies at Just 24 Inches Tall Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pam shetland pony rescue somerset foal adoption glendaspooner tiny animalwelfare Heartwarming images have captured Pam, one of the smallest ponies ever born in the UK, standing at just 24 inches tall. This adorable Shetland foal weighed only 17 kilograms at birth—about the same as a springer spaniel. Pam … Read More