Man Skydives to Support Rehab Centre That Saved His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 rehabilitation addiction charity fundraising sobriety support crisis community donation homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is gearing up to skydive this August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehabilitation centre where he once detoxed and later came full circle to manage. His inspiring journey … Read More
Why a Major Incident Has Been Declared in Somerset Wednesday, January 28, 2026 somerset emergency incident safety response crisis authorities public investigation alert A major incident has been declared in Somerset due to a significant and ongoing emergency situation affecting the region. Authorities have mobilized emergency services, local councils, and support agencies to respond … Read More
Red Brick Building in Glastonbury Faces Potential Closure Following Life Factory Project Failure Tuesday, December 30, 2025 redbrickbuilding glastonbury lifesfactory somerssetcouncil community funding crisis closure audit regeneration The Red Brick Building in Glastonbury is at risk of closing after the collapse of the Life Factory regeneration project, which saw nearly £3 million of public funds fail to deliver the intended community transformation. On … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid £73m Budget Gap Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset budget council finance austerity transformation government savings consultation crisis Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an alarming £73 million budget gap threatening its sustainability, according to councillors and external auditors. Despite recent budget proposals that include … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid £73 Million Budget Gap Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset budget council finance crisis transformation auditors funding assetsales bankruptcy Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an estimated £73 million budget shortfall raising fears of a “lingering death,” according to councillors and auditors. The authority recently … Read More
Live Update: Major Crash Closes A303 in Somerset, Air Ambulance on Site Saturday, November 22, 2025 a303 somerset crash accident emergency ambulance airambulance roadclosure traffic crisis A serious crash has forced the closure of the A303 in Somerset, with all emergency services currently at the scene. An air ambulance has landed to assist the injured, underscoring the severity of the incident. Drivers are …