Crisis

Saturday, September 13, 2025 hedgehogs rescue charity fundraising somerset volunteers wildlife conservation donations crisis

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 … Read More

Saturday, September 13, 2025 somerset maternity healthcare crisis ydh parents closure staffing safety reopening

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 … Read More

Thursday, September 4, 2025 bath a&e nhs emergency healthcare crisis admissions fluvaccine mp winter

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 … Read More

Thursday, September 4, 2025 bath nhs a&e crisis healthcare emergency delays ambulance mp winter

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 … Read More

Thursday, August 21, 2025 rent affordability somerset bath housing rentalmarket england crisis genrent wages

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 … Read More

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