CQC Urges Improvement in North Somerset Council’s Care Services Friday, May 16, 2025 cqc northsomerset safeguarding reablement careassessment adultsocialcare advocacy innovation elderlycare healthservices The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated North Somerset Council’s adult social care services as “requires improvement,” marking its second lowest ranking and spotlighting significant shortfalls in safeguarding and support. … Read More
Tribute to the Legacy of Liberal Democrat Activist Pauline Sturgess Tuesday, April 29, 2025 liberal democrat activist pauline sturgess somerset tribute women politics community legacy advocacy The passing of Pauline Sturgess, a dedicated Liberal Democrat activist from Somerset, at the age of 95 has sparked an outpouring of tributes. She was celebrated by volunteers, friends, and family across two constituencies, … Read More
Local volunteers tackle overflowing bins at Wells' popular tourist spot Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells somerset volunteers community spirit cleanliness advocacy council tourism environment Residents of Wells, Somerset, were fed up with the sight of an overloaded bin outside the Bishop’s Palace, which was left unemptied and spilling waste onto the grounds. In a commendable show of community spirit, local … Read More
Family's Anguish Over Teen's Death & Calls for Justice Tuesday, April 22, 2025 teen death family police justice tragedy investigation community advocacy law The tragic and unjust death of Ben Smith, an 18-year-old teen, has left his family and community grieving and calling for justice. Ben was fatally injured in an altercation, and his family believes that the police and Crown … Read More
'Dad Raises Concerns Over Government Plans to Cut Disability Benefits' Tuesday, April 22, 2025 advocacy disability benefits government proposal opposition community support employment poverty Mark Blaker, a parent carer from Wiveliscombe, has taken action to oppose the government’s proposal to cut disability benefits. His son, Joe, who has learning disabilities, is one of approximately a million disabled … Read More
Somerset Mother Crowned Mrs Galaxy UK After Eight Years of Persistence Saturday, April 12, 2025 somerset mother beauty queen pageant mrs galaxy uk dream dedication advocacy persistence anti-bullying After eight years of unwavering dedication to the pageant world, a Somerset woman has finally achieved her dream of being crowned Mrs Galaxy UK 2025/26. Dionne John, a devoted mother and professional in the field of … Read More