Majority of Professionals Call for Ban on Smacking Children in England Friday, May 2, 2025 smacking children professionals england ban survey nspcc law child protection legislation Findings from a recent poll have shown that a significant number of professionals who work with children are supporting the prohibition of smacking in England. This aligns with the existing laws in Wales and Scotland. … Read More
Children Rescued from Hot Car While Mother Shopped Thursday, May 1, 2025 helston children car mother locals rescue incident police community shopping A distressing incident occurred in Helston, where two young children were found locked inside a car on a sunny afternoon. Concerned locals immediately notified the police who promptly arrived at a car park on The Parade at … Read More
New Law to Reduce School Uniform Costs Tuesday, April 29, 2025 school uniform legislation cost children education parents financial bill branded A new legislation is set to be debated in Parliament this week, seeking to alleviate the financial strain on parents when it comes to purchasing school uniforms for their children. The proposal aims to address the escalating … Read More
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