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Sunday, December 14, 2025 almshouses housing pensioners charity affordable bath investment community elderly refurbishment

St John’s Foundation, a charitable institution with over 850 years of service, is tackling the housing crisis head-on by committing £5 million to develop and upgrade affordable homes for older adults. This substantial … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 charity housing almshouses olderadults affordablehousing bath pensioners community refurbishment investment

In response to soaring house prices that are placing homeownership beyond reach for many elderly residents, the historic St John’s Foundation is spearheading a significant effort to address the housing crisis by investing £5 … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 housing almshouses charity elderly affordable community bath pensions refurbishment investment

In response to the escalating housing crisis, St John’s Foundation—a charity with over 850 years of community service—announces a major £5 million investment dedicated to building and upgrading affordable housing for older … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 teddybears christmas volunteer campaign donations community charity toys holidayspirit kindness

This Christmas, a kind-hearted volunteer has sparked a heartwarming mission to ensure that no teddy bear is left forgotten on the shelves. With the holiday spirit in full swing, the campaign encourages the community to donate … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 obituaries funerals somerset tributes memorials community condolences bereavement announcements remembrance

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a cherished tradition, and we are honored by the trust our community places in us to share these important messages. Every notice published in our newspaper and on … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility busservice rural publictransport departmentfortransport community sport

Somerset Council is expanding its highly successful Slinky service by acquiring seven new minibuses, following 18 months of impressive performance. The Slinky service offers digital demand-responsive transport, allowing … Read More