Surge in Abandoned 'Pandemic Puppies' Overwhelming Somerset Rescue Centre Friday, April 18, 2025 pandemic puppies abandoned rescue centre crisis somerset dogs covid-19 donations The surge in demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown led to the acquisition of over 3.2 million dogs in the UK, and now rescue centers are feeling the strain of abandoned “pandemic puppies.” St Giles Animal … Read More
Yeovil MP’s Push for Urgent SEND Reform Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 16, 2025 send reform mp education support inclusion special needs disabilities rural crisis A new plan to overhaul the UK’s struggling special educational needs system has gained support from Adam Dance, the MP for Yeovil and South Somerset. At the Liberal Democrat’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, Dance … Read More
Former Bath Estate Agents Could Soon Become Housing Solutions Thursday, April 10, 2025 bath estate agents housing crisis banes development conversion planning council residential In an effort to alleviate the housing crisis in Bath, a planning application submitted to the council has revealed potential conversion of a student lettings office into housing. The proposed transformation would see the … Read More
UK City Housing Crisis deepens as Social Rents Struggle Monday, April 7, 2025 uk housing crisis social rents affordable homes funding reform strain The housing crisis in the UK continues to deepen, with local MP Wera Hobhouse sounding the alarm over the state of affordable homes in Bath. The Liberal Democrat MP has called for urgent reform and increased funding to … Read More
Warning of Ruin for Somerset Farmers Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset farmers government rural crisis small business health social care liberal democrats sustainable farming A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural … Read More
Families Devastated as Vital Care Service for Most Vulnerable Faces Closure Thursday, January 16, 2025 vulnerable families care closure respite support uncertainty impact crisis council The pending closure of the Newton House respite care service in Bath and North East Somerset has left families of the most vulnerable individuals distraught. The service, which provides short stays for adults with complex … Read More