Londoners Drive Housing Crisis in Somerset’s Frome, Pricing Out Locals Sunday, August 17, 2025 frome housing crisis somerset londoners affordability markettown community rents londonisation Britain’s market towns have long been celebrated as vibrant hubs where local businesses and skilled artisans thrive, drawing visitors from near and far. Yet, across much of the country, these once-bustling town centres have … Read More
Chef's 25K Run to Raise Vital Funds for Gaza Hunger Relief Wednesday, August 6, 2025 gaza hunger fundraising chef running worldfoodprogramme somalia nutrition charity crisis Horrifying images of starving children in Gaza have stirred many hearts worldwide, but few take action. One such individual is Alexi Jeanrenaud, a chef from Bruton, Somerset, who has transformed his concern into a powerful … Read More
‘Imperative’ That UK Recognises Palestine as Seven Somerset MPs Sign Letter Monday, July 28, 2025 palestine uk somerset gaza crisis recognition mps twostatesolution humanitarian aid Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine has urged the UK government to do more to resolve the crisis in Gaza, joining six other Somerset MPs in a growing call for official recognition of Palestine as an independent state. … Read More
Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day Friday, July 25, 2025 retail independent bath business economy footfall crisis shopping local storefront Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made … Read More
Hospital Overwhelmed as Lack of NHS Dentists Drives Thousands to A&E Monday, July 21, 2025 dentistry nhs dentalcare emergency hospital swindon wiltshire healthcare crisis policy Over the past four years, more than 4,000 individuals in Wiltshire and Swindon have sought emergency care at Great Western Hospital for dental pain, highlighting a mounting crisis in NHS dental access across the region. … Read More
Minehead Bus Crash: Community Unites in Major Fundraising Effort Sunday, July 20, 2025 minehead exmoor somerset buscrash fundraising community support trauma charity crisis In the wake of the tragic coach crash near Exmoor, the West Somerset community has come together with a powerful fundraising campaign aimed at providing immediate relief and long-term aid to those impacted. The accident … Read More