Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to …
Somerset’s dairy farmers are facing an escalating crisis as several major milk buyers announce significant price cuts, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for government intervention. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat …
Somerset MP Sarah Dyke took a hands-on look at the pressures facing emergency services by spending a day riding along with an ambulance crew in Glastonbury. On September 29, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and …
Half-finished homes on the Exmoor Gate housing estate in Minehead present a unique opportunity for Somerset Council to support local housing needs, according to a local councillor. The Exmoor Gate development, located on the …
Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are warning ministers against weakening legal protections amid a deeply troubled education system. A powerful Westminster Hall debate on September 15 …
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, a charity dedicated to saving hedgehogs in the Somerset area, has been given a lifeline after facing potential closure. Based in Cheddar, Prickles has spent nearly two decades rescuing and …
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has condemned the ongoing maternity care crisis in Somerset as “absolutely shameful” during a visit to a baby sensory class in Ilminster. Accompanied by Yeovil MP Adam Dance on September …
The Accident & Emergency (A&E) department at Bath Royal United Hospitals (RUH) is facing what local MP Wera Hobhouse describes as a “permacrisis,” as emergency admissions soar dramatically. New data reveals that A&E …
Patients attending Accident & Emergency (A&E) at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust are experiencing unprecedented delays, highlighting growing pressure on the health service. In June and July of this year, A&E …
Bath and North East Somerset has emerged as one of the least affordable places to rent in England outside of London. Last year, the average private rent in the area accounted for 42.7% of the median household income, making …
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 …
Britain’s market towns have long been cherished hubs where local businesses and skilled artisans serve their communities with quality goods. Yet, in many parts of the country, this tradition is fading as independent retailers …
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 …
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. …
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 …