Surge in Abandoned 'Pandemic Puppies' Overwhelming Somerset Rescue Centre Friday, April 18, 2025 pandemic puppies abandoned rescue centre crisis somerset dogs covid-19 donations The surge in demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown led to the acquisition of over 3.2 million dogs in the UK, and now rescue centers are feeling the strain of abandoned “pandemic puppies.” St Giles Animal … Read More
Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic: Fear, Community Spirit, and Resilience Saturday, April 5, 2025 pandemic reflections community resilience mps somerset covid-19 fear isolation hardship community spirit In the midst of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, MPs from Somerset shared their recollections and reflections on the challenges and experiences that unfolded during the initial lockdown. The pandemic brought with it fear, … Read More
Longest Driving Test Wait in a Generation Monday, March 31, 2025 dvsa driving test waiting times learner driver test centers backlog covid-19 examiners cancellation notice young drivers job prospects The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is grappling with significantly longer waiting times for driving tests, with the average learner facing a six-week increase compared to last year. The DVSA aims to substantially … Read More
Reflecting on the Last Five Years: Take Our COVID Lockdown Survey Monday, March 3, 2025 covid-19 lockdown survey impact reflection memories pandemic changes society future Five years have passed since the world as we knew it changed drastically, and we were all confined to our homes. It was a time of unprecedented upheaval that left an indelible mark on our lives. Approaching the five-year mark … Read More