Efforts to increase bus services to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, one of Somerset’s key healthcare facilities, have hit a roadblock due to national helipad safety regulations. Since its installation in May 2010, the …
Plans for Hortsbridge Park, the newest public green space within the Orchard Grove estate on Taunton’s western edge, are set to bring a vibrant community hub featuring an amphitheatre, allotments, and a large play area for …
Ellise Hollie Hayward, a 24-year-old woman from Somerset living with cerebral palsy, has been nominated for the Positive Role Model award at the National Diversity Awards. Despite being non-verbal, Ellise has become a …
A disabled woman from Somerset, known only as Charlotte, has faced harrowing living conditions for over a year after becoming unable to use the bathroom in her own home. Suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic and painful …
Charlotte, a disabled woman from Somerset living with fibromyalgia, has endured unimaginable living conditions for over a year. Due to her chronic pain and limited mobility, she has been unable to access the only bathroom in …
Villagers in the rural heart of North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing serious disruption after significant cuts to their bus services. Over recent years, most scheduled bus routes through this area …
Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, says proposed changes to the Motability scheme will force her to stay at home, unable to work or socialize. The new rules, effective July 1, lower …
Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, says sweeping changes to the Motability scheme threaten to confine her to her home. The updated rules, coming into effect later this year, will …
Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, warns that recent changes to the Motability scheme will force her—and many others—into isolation. With mileage allowances being reduced and steep …
The renowned Roman Baths have unveiled a new £1 ticket initiative for individuals receiving key benefits. Starting this Easter holiday, those claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) …
The renowned Roman Baths are now offering £1 admission tickets for visitors receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA). This new initiative, timed to coincide with the Easter holidays, …
Starting April 1, 2026, the TV Licence fee has increased by 3.15% in line with annual inflation. This means a colour TV licence now costs £180 per year, while a black-and-white licence is £60.50. Not paying your TV Licence …
Somerset residents will now be required to pay to use Dorset’s household waste recycling centres and must book their visit in advance. Dorset Council manages ten recycling centres across the county, including locations at …
Twenty-four newly built homes on Foldhill Lane in Martock, near the A303, could finally be occupied before the end of the year following the resolution of ongoing legal challenges. Stonewater Housing Association obtained …
North Somerset Council is launching a new initiative to support low-income residents by offering free refurbished smartphones. The council has received 45 Samsung Galaxy phones donated by the digital inclusion charity Good …