The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, a tourism tax set to be introduced following its announcement in the King’s Speech on May …
The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has criticized the UK government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it could significantly impact working families. Announced during the King’s Speech on May 13, …
Social workers in Bath and North East Somerset are raising urgent concerns over council plans to restructure the children’s social care department, which could lead to significant redundancies and undermine essential support …
A passionate protest by social workers against a planned council restructure disrupted a meeting of Bath and North East Somerset Council on Monday, March 9. The demonstrators voiced their opposition to job losses at the …
Parents of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed after a critical respite care home, Newton House, was saved from closure. As the only facility in Bath and North East Somerset offering short-term care for young …
Since the start of the new term, over 55,000 children across the South West have benefited from government-funded childcare places, a move hailed by ministers as a critical step in easing the cost of living for working …
Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £3.4 million on acquiring new homes to provide temporary accommodation for families in need across the county. With over 12,000 people currently on Somerset’s housing …
This week, heartfelt tributes have been paid to 25 dearly loved individuals from Somerset, as recorded in the latest funeral and death notices. These messages honor treasured family members and friends, some of whom sadly had …
For many families in Somerset, the iconic Splash pool was more than just a place to swim—it was a hub of joy, laughter, and lasting memories. Generations grew up spending sunny days at the pool, forging friendships and …
For generations, Somerset’s iconic Splash pool has been more than just a swimming spot—it has been a place where families forged lasting memories and friends gathered to enjoy sunny days. The vibrant pool, known for its …
Bath Festivals, the esteemed arts charity behind the Bath Music Festival, Bath Literature Festival, Bath Children’s Literature Festival, and Party in the City, has appointed Caroline Ferguson as its new Chief Executive. This …
This August, families are invited to journey across the globe without leaving Bristol at the National Trust’s Tyntesfield estate. The ‘Around the World in 80 Plays’ event offers an exciting, educational, and playful …
Councillors in Bath have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal to convert a three-bedroom family home into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application, submitted by Forest Edge Properties, sought …
Beneath the picturesque landscapes of Somerset’s rolling hills lies a growing housing crisis that is forcing many young families and low-income residents to leave the county’s countryside. Despite the idyllic appearance, …
The vibrant grounds of Roundhill Primary School in Bath came alive with laughter and joy on Friday, June 27, as the school hosted its much-anticipated annual summer fayre. The event brought together pupils, families, friends, …