Tragic Find in Somerset Park: Newborn Puppies Found Dead Friday, May 15, 2026 somerset puppies rescue abandonment animalwelfare newborn tragedy investigation care community A heartbreaking discovery was made in a Somerset park this week when a litter of newborn puppies was found abandoned. Sadly, three of the tiny pups did not survive the ordeal. Fortunately, eight of them were rescued in time … Read More
Bath Mother Advocates for Improved Miscarriage Care Following Heartbreaking Losses Saturday, May 2, 2026 miscarriage care pregnancy loss grief women health nhs support tommy’s Bethany Hulme-Teague, a mother from Bath, is championing the cause for enhanced miscarriage care after feeling let down by the support she received following her second pregnancy loss. She champions Tommy’s charity’s … Read More
Bath Hospital Receives One-Star Hygiene Rating Due to Limited Digital Access Monday, April 6, 2026 bath dining hygiene hospital inspection foodsafety healthcare digitalaccess reinspection care Saint Martin’s Hospital in Odd Down, Bath, was recently awarded a one-star hygiene rating following an inspection in February. The low rating primarily stemmed from a staff member’s inability to access crucial digital … Read More
Council to Fund Home Extensions for Foster Parents to Care for More Children Friday, February 13, 2026 foster care children extensions home grant council finance socialcare bath Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved an innovative scheme to support foster parents by funding home extensions, enabling them to accommodate more children. At a recent cabinet meeting, council members agreed to … Read More
'Parent power' and the year-long fight to save Newton House Sunday, January 25, 2026 respite care newtonhouse specialneeds parents advocacy council bath disability support “In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital … Read More
Parents' Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Care Service Saved Thursday, January 15, 2026 respite care bath newtonhouse carers children council health community support Parents of some of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed as a vital respite care home, Newton House, is set to remain open following a year-long campaign. Newton House, located on the city’s outskirts, is the only … Read More