Teenager arrested after fire destroys minibuses used by children and vulnerable people Monday, April 28, 2025 teenager arrest fire minibuses children vulnerable park and ride taunton arson police A 17-year-old boy from Taunton has been arrested after seven specially adapted minibuses were destroyed by a fire at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton over the weekend. The fire, which occurred on Saturday (April 26) … Read More
Struggle to Find NHS Dentists in Somerset Monday, April 28, 2025 somerset dentist nhs patients adults children analysis practices england labour party Securing an appointment with an NHS dentist in Somerset continues to be challenging, with only a small fraction of practices accepting new patients. A recent analysis of 116 Somerset practices found that 89% are not currently … Read More
Arson Attack Destroys Minibuses for Vulnerable Communities Sunday, April 27, 2025 arson minibuses fire somerset disabilities children vandalism investigation community park-and-ride An arson attack has resulted in the destruction of seven specially adapted minibuses used by children and people with disabilities, leaving them with smashed windows, melted tires, and completely written off. The incident … Read More
Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Frome's Safer Schools Street Scheme: Seeking Permanent Change Thursday, April 24, 2025 frome safer school street scheme children safety survey evaluation permanent Frome is currently in the midst of an initiative to create safer environments for local children as they travel to and from school. Since April 2024, the Frome Safer School Street scheme has been in effect, encompassing four … Read More
Find out if your school is part of the government’s Breakfast Club scheme Wednesday, April 23, 2025 breakfast club scheme schools children parents education government trial interactive map nutrition Dozens of schools have dropped out of the government’s free breakfast club trial, with others replacing them - find out if yours is still taking part using our interactive map. The Department for Education has begun rolling … Read More