I Attended a Christmas Lunch for 80 Homeless People and Left Truly Enlightened Sunday, December 21, 2025 homelessness christmas shekinah plymouth community charity resilience support housing poverty For me, Christmas is all about coming together, showing kindness, reflecting on the year gone by, enjoying delicious food, and sharing heartfelt conversations. So when Plymouth’s Shekinah Centre invited me to cover their … Read More
29 Death Notices and Funeral Announcements from Somerset This Week Sunday, December 21, 2025 obituaries funerals somerset memorials tributes bereavement condolences deathnotices community remembrance Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing through local media is a cherished tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with these important announcements. Each notice published in our newspaper and on our news website … Read More
The 12 Areas of Somerset at Risk of Flooding Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset flooding emergency residents risk warnings precautions weather community safety Somerset is currently facing significant flood risks across twelve distinct areas. Local authorities have identified these regions as vulnerable due to recent weather patterns and rising water levels. Among these, one area in … Read More
Somerset Council Mandates Local Connection for New Homes on Somerset Levels Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset othery housing planning development localconnection council rural selfbuild community Somerset Council has firmly ruled that new homes planned for a small village on the Somerset Levels must be reserved for people with a “local connection.” This decision comes after South West Strategic … Read More
Aria Thorpe's Family Honors Their 'Beautiful Little Soul' Amid Heartbreaking Loss Friday, December 19, 2025 aria tribute weston-super-mare murder family grief loss community court justice The family of Aria Thorpe, a nine-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in Weston-super-Mare, has shared a heartfelt tribute to their “beautiful little soul” whose passing has left a profound ache in their … Read More
Culverhay Site to Be Redeveloped for Two New Special Schools Following Funding Approval Friday, December 19, 2025 culverhay bath send education specialschools funding council reform accessibility community After nearly two years of delay, funding has finally been approved for the construction of two new schools on the Culverhay site in Bath. Bath and North East Somerset Council had previously approved plans to demolish the … Read More