Anger Erupts as Wiltshire Council Votes to Reinstate Free Blue Badge Parking Thursday, October 23, 2025 bluebadge parking wiltshire disability council charges debate accessibility disabledparking legislation A tense and emotional debate unfolded at County Hall in Trowbridge as Wiltshire councillors narrowly voted to reinstate free parking for Blue Badge holders, a decision reversing charges introduced in 2022 by the Conservative … Read More
Weston Cancer Patients Could Soon Access Life-Saving Radiotherapy Close to Home Thursday, October 23, 2025 weston cancer radiotherapy nhs healthcare linac campaign uhbw treatment accessibility For many cancer patients in Weston-super-Mare, the exhausting daily trip to Bristol for radiotherapy may soon be a thing of the past. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) has launched a … Read More
Gordano School Unveils State-of-the-Art Inclusive Kitchen for Food Education Wednesday, October 22, 2025 gordano education inclusion food kitchen nutrition accessibility gcse alevel culinary Gordano School has launched a cutting-edge food preparation and nutrition room, designed to provide an accessible, spacious, and inspiring environment where students can develop vital culinary skills. Located conveniently on … Read More
Dorset Council Extends Planning Consultations After Technical Glitches Tuesday, October 21, 2025 dorset consultation planning localplan transportplan accessibility council residents survey extension sport Dorset Council has extended the consultation periods for two significant planning documents following an overwhelming number of responses and widespread reports of technical difficulties on its online platform. The Local … Read More
Massive Bath Quays Makeover Begins to Transform Travel Safety and Accessibility Monday, October 20, 2025 bath bathquays activetravel cycling infrastructure regeneration sustainabletransport greentransport accessibility urbandevelopment sport Construction work has kicked off on an ambitious project designed to make travel across Bath safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users. The Bath Quays Links initiative focuses on improving … Read More
PadelStars Opens in Taunton, Sparking Local Passion for the Fast-Growing Sport Sunday, October 19, 2025 padel taunton padelstars sport community tennis squash recreation accessibility social “You try it once and you’re hooked.” That’s how Andy Knee describes padel—a rapidly rising sport that’s gaining popularity across Spain, Sweden, and now throughout the UK. This autumn, Andy is bringing the excitement of padel … Read More