A GP has issued a serious warning about a popular but illegal tanning method that could have harmful health consequences. Trading Standards has clarified that nasal tanning sprays, widely marketed as a quick way to achieve a …
Mia Rose, a 49-year-old mother of two from Somerset, faced a harsh wake-up call after years of heavy drinking, drug use, and unhealthy eating habits left her weighing 26.5 stone. For 14 years, Mia’s weekends were marked by …
Mia Rose, once weighing 26.5 stone and struggling with addiction, has made a remarkable transformation by losing an incredible 17 stone. The Weston-super-Mare mother of two endured 14 years of weekend binges on alcohol and …
North Somerset Council has raised urgent concerns following a number of reported illnesses in Weston-Super-Mare linked to the use of illicit vaping products. Authorities are warning local residents, especially parents and …
North Somerset Council has issued a serious warning following a series of illnesses connected to the use of illegal vapes in Weston-super-Mare. The council calls on residents—especially parents and carers—to remain vigilant …
A vulnerable property owner was defrauded of more than £166,000 by Bryan Adams, a builder who misappropriated funds intended for a single-storey side extension. Between June 10, 2023, and December 3, 2024, Adams received …
David Long, 37, from Summerhedge Crescent, Othery near Bridgwater, has been sentenced at Truro Crown Court for a violent assault on his ex-partner. The incident, which took place on January 19 last year at his partner’s home …
Shoplifting has reached alarming levels across the nation, with an overwhelming surge felt keenly in Somerset’s unique high street environment—home to numerous independent shops. This rise leaves shop owners and their …
Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is gearing up to skydive this August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehabilitation centre where he once detoxed and later came full circle to manage. His inspiring journey …
Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is preparing to skydive in August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehab centre that played a pivotal role in his recovery from addiction. Jeremy’s story is one of hope and …
Thousands of Somerset residents will continue to receive crucial support for drug and alcohol addiction following a recent commitment to extend funding for front-line services until 2029. Somerset Council funds the Somerset …
Somerset Council has committed to funding the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service (SDAS) through 2029, ensuring ongoing support for thousands of residents battling drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, SDAS assists …
Jeremy Palmer’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and change. Hailing from Bath, Jeremy has transformed his life from struggling with addiction to now leading the very rehab facility where he once sought help. At …
Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, has accomplished what many would see as impossible: he has transformed his life from a troubled past of addiction and crime to become the Supported Housing Team Leader at Burlington …
An independent review prompted by the deaths of two men in Somerset has underscored the urgent need to bolster support services for people experiencing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding referrals …