Soaring Rent Prices Highlight Somerset’s Housing Crisis Monday, June 2, 2025 rent somerset housing affordability bath rentalprices inflation ukhousing crisis landlords Rents across Somerset have surged dramatically, underlining the ongoing housing crisis in the region. In Bath and North East Somerset, the average monthly rent for a privately rented home reached £1,736 in the year leading up … Read More
Live: Massive Fire Forces Hospital Evacuation Thursday, May 22, 2025 fire hospital evacuation emergency pregnant safety blaze rescue patients crisis A large fire has broken out at a hospital, prompting an immediate evacuation of patients and staff. Among those affected were heavily pregnant women who had to be safely relocated. Emergency services are currently on the …
Somerset Maternity Crisis Strains Musgrove Park Hospital Wednesday, May 21, 2025 maternity healthcare nhs musgrove somerset crisis hospital funding paediatrics yeovil Taunton MP Gideon Amos has issued an urgent call for immediate interim funding to support maternity and paediatric services at Musgrove Park Hospital following the sudden closure of Yeovil’s maternity unit and special care … Read More
Somerset Libraries Face Crisis as Rural Communities Bear the Brunt Monday, May 19, 2025 libraries somerset rural community funding volunteers digitalinclusion publicservices literacy crisis During a Westminster Hall debate on May 14, MPs delivered urgent warnings about the fragile state of the UK’s public library system, focusing on the severe challenges faced by rural libraries. Budget cuts, declining staff … Read More
Britain’s Churches Face Crisis as Funding Falls Short and Communities Brace for Impact Sunday, May 18, 2025 churches funding community heritage repairs grants socialcare conservation government crisis Britain’s historic churches, long cherished as cornerstones of community life, now stand at a precarious crossroads. MPs have sounded the alarm over a looming crisis as funding cuts coincide with soaring repair costs, … Read More
NHS Hospitals in Crisis as Staff Reportedly Faint in 30C Heat Tuesday, April 29, 2025 nhs hospitals crisis mps infrastructure investment healthcare conditions staff services Warning signs about the dire state of NHS hospitals have been raised by MPs, who highlighted failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities in the South West and beyond. The call for urgent action comes … Read More