‘I’ll Fight for Beaches, Health, and the Futures of Young People’ Saturday, August 16, 2025 weston health beaches youth community inclusion economy mp publichealth education For Dan Aldridge, Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, Weston isn’t just where he lives—it’s a place that truly shaped him. Arriving as a teenager when his father’s job brought the family to Sand Bay, Dan’s early years … Read More
Calls Mount for a 'Maximum Driving Age' Amid Concerns Over Rapid Health Decline Thursday, August 14, 2025 driving age safety uk elderly licences health regulation survey eyesight Specialists and road safety advocates are calling for the introduction of a legally enforced “maximum driving age,” mandating that drivers relinquish their licences once they reach a certain age. Unlike many other … Read More
Mobile Screening Team Tackles Silent Killer in Somerset Workplaces Wednesday, August 13, 2025 aaa screening somerset nhs men health aneurysm workplaces prevention ultrasound For many older men working in industries or large factories, booking an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening might not be a priority. Although the NHS sends automatic invitations to men at age 65, those working far from … Read More
Somerset GP Warns Against Buying Weight Loss Drugs Online Tuesday, August 5, 2025 weightloss obesity health medication clinic safety gp somerset glp1 nhs A Somerset GP is urging caution for anyone considering purchasing weight loss drugs online, highlighting the dangers posed by counterfeit and unsafe products. Dr Ulrike Naumann, an obesity and weight management specialist, … Read More
Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Massive Fire Continues to Rage at Chestnut Farm Sunday, August 3, 2025 fire emergency residents smoke safety evacuation health chestnutfarm avonsomerset police Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has … Read More
Pigeon Infestation Sparks Health Concerns at St Dunstan's House Friday, August 1, 2025 pigeons infestation health stdunstans council glastonbury building birddroppings publichealth Glastonbury Town Council has sounded the alarm over a growing pigeon problem at St Dunstan’s House, raising serious health concerns linked to bird droppings inside the building. At a July council meeting, Councillor Jon … Read More