Rural Children Face Growing Barriers to Safe and Equal Access to Education Monday, May 19, 2025 rural education transport funding mentalhealth inequality broadband apprenticeships safety access Children growing up in rural and semi-rural areas across the UK are being “systematically failed” by an education system largely designed around urban needs, MPs warned in a heated Westminster Hall debate on May 7. With … Read More
Long Wait for GP Appointments in Somerset Revealed Friday, April 25, 2025 somerset nhs gp appointments healthcare waiting times access technology disparities postcode lottery patient care reform New NHS data reveals that patients in Somerset are facing significant waiting times for GP appointments, with around one in every 12 appointments in March taking place more than 28 days after booking. This proportion is among … Read More
The UK's Dental Crisis: Women Suffering in Silence Thursday, April 24, 2025 uk dental crisis women nhs access healthcare report survey dentalcare A damning report has brought to light a series of distressing dental experiences faced by mothers and grandmothers, shedding light on the severe consequences of the NHS dental crisis for women. The survey, spearheaded by the … Read More
Revised Housing Plans Proposed for Former Somerset Mill Site Monday, January 27, 2025 somerset housing development planning proposal mill site revised access council A new housing proposal has been submitted for the Nurseries site in Somerset, adjacent to a former mill and the BMI site in Castle Cary. Despite having planning permission for 24 homes since 2008, none have been built on the … Read More
Enhanced Access to Beloved Nature Reserve in Somerset Town Thursday, March 14, 2024 somerset nature reserve development homes access persimmon improvement expansion phosphate Residents of a small Somerset town are set to benefit from improved access to a cherished local nature reserve with the development of up to 360 new homes nearby. Herne Hill, a local nature reserve in Ilminster, serves as a … Read More
Expansion Underway for Somerset's Popular Cycling Route Wednesday, February 7, 2024 somerset cycling route expansion bridge pedestrians cyclists shepton mallet access somerset circle The scenic Strawberry Line active travel route in Somerset is undergoing expansion, with work currently in progress to bridge a significant gap in the path. The route, which currently stretches from Yatton railway station to … Read More