A homeowner recently shared her frustration after a neighbour repeatedly parked in front of her mother’s designated disabled parking bay, effectively trapping her inside the car. The story was recounted by Reddit user …
After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local …
Tom Giles, a father of three from Bath, has undertaken an extraordinary journey to raise awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS), an ultra-rare genetic condition diagnosed in just 3,500 people worldwide. His son …
In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting disabled parking spaces, Bath & North East Somerset Council officers inspected 204 Blue Badges as part of a national day of action targeting fraudulent use of disabled parking …
Thousands of people across the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS) and other gastrointestinal conditions may be eligible for financial support through the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Personal …
Amazon has introduced a new grant program, offering up to £30,000 to organizations in Somerset dedicated to supporting individuals from underserved communities pursuing careers in creative fields such as fashion, music, film, …
Elaine Salmons, from Weston-super-Mare, has been leading the Macular Society’s sight loss support group at St Mark’s Church Centre for the past three years. Living with macular disease herself, Elaine’s dedication to …
Oliver Sausins was just a typical, energetic nine-year-old boy from Chippenham, Wiltshire, who loved the outdoors, cycling, rugby, and steam engines. Described by his father Daniel as adventurous and lively, Oliver’s life was …
A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out …
Sadik Al-Hassan, a Somerset MP and father to a disabled son, has celebrated a “significant victory” following Labour rebels’ successful push for the government to revise important parts of the Welfare Reform Bill. As the …
The Government’s proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people has been approved by MPs, but only after significant concessions led to much of Sir Keir Starmer’s original plan being abandoned. In a …
A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was …
Sadik Al-Hassan, the first-ever Labour MP for North Somerset, has taken a bold stand against his own government by opposing proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As a father of a disabled son, Mr. Al-Hassan …
Newton House, the only respite care home in Bath and North East Somerset catering to individuals with the most severe care needs, will remain open until at least September 2026. The council has committed to ensuring that …
Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a …