When Did Charity Shops Become So Expensive? Saturday, May 9, 2026 charity retail pricing gentrification secondhand clothes affordability crisis environment fundraising In March, I stumbled upon a white jumpsuit from Shein at a local charity shop. The tag proudly declared it was brand new, unworn, and retailed for £20. But was it really worth £20, even at Shein’s prices? And how long before … Read More
Somerset Villages Struggle with Rising Heating Costs Amid Middle East Tensions Sunday, April 26, 2026 somerset heating oilprices northsomerset council inflation rural energy crisis conflict North Somerset’s rural communities are facing soaring heating bills following disruptions caused by the escalating conflict between the US and Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane, has … Read More
South West Bed Manufacturer Airsprung Beds Files Notice of Intention Amid Financial Struggles Saturday, April 25, 2026 airsprung administration finance liquidity manufacturing pensions bedmaking trowbridge restructuring crisis Airsprung Beds, a prominent bed and upholstery manufacturer based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators due to prolonged financial challenges. This move signals the … Read More
Key Details as Bath City’s Relegation Worries Deepen After Costly Defeat and Injury Setbacks Wednesday, March 4, 2026 bathcity relegation injury football strikers defeat romans crisis league squad sport Bath City’s battle against relegation has become increasingly urgent following a frustrating defeat combined with an emerging injury crisis. The Romans’ hopes suffered a major blow as they lost two of their most important … Read More
A&E Attendance at Royal United Hospitals in Bath Surges by 48%, MP Raises Alarm on Crisis Monday, March 2, 2026 a&e bath royalunitedhospitals emergencycare gpaccess healthcare crisis waittimes nhs primarycare Emergency department attendance at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath has surged by 48% over the past decade, with 17,521 visits recorded in June and July last year alone. This dramatic increase has prompted … Read More
A&E Attendance at Royal United Hospitals Bath Surges 48% Amidst Staffing Crisis Monday, March 2, 2026 bath hospital emergency a&e gplongwaits healthcare crisis nhs staffing ambulance A&E attendance at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath has surged by 48% over the past decade, reaching 17,521 visits during June and July last year alone. This dramatic rise has sparked concerns from Bath’s MP, Wera … Read More