The Somerset Town Thriving in Industry but Facing a Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing hinkleypoint community economy migrants poverty somerset support Alicia* bears the marks of sleeping rough in Bridgwater during last month’s intense heatwave, her body covered in blisters and severe sunburn. Despite being on a waiting list for temporary accommodation, she remains exposed … Read More
The Somerset Town Booming in Industry Amid a Growing Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing council community hinkleypoint economy migrants charity sustainability Alicia* bears the painful marks of sleeping rough during last month’s intense heatwave in Bridgwater. With blisters covering her body and severe sunburn, she remains on a waiting list for temporary housing, anxiously hoping … Read More
Meet Alfie Quayson: Two Decades of Dedication to Bath’s Homeless Community Thursday, June 4, 2026 homelessness bath julianhouse homelessnesscrisis roughsleeping shelter socialcare community daycentre supportservices For twenty years, Alfie Quayson has been a steadfast presence in Bath’s fight against homelessness. Beginning his journey in 2006 as a night concierge at Julian House, Alfie has witnessed profound changes in the challenges … Read More
Visitor 'Flabbergasted' to Spot Alcohol Being Sold in Historic Bath Church Friday, May 22, 2026 bath church alcohol community stmichaels substance christian cider homelessness churchofengland A visitor to Bath expressed surprise upon discovering that alcohol was being sold inside a local church. Paul Treacy, 49, was at St Michael’s Church on Broad Street when he noticed customers being served cider in the … Read More
Disabled Woman Forced to Use Jug for Toileting Due to Inaccessible Bathroom for Over a Year Sunday, April 12, 2026 disabled accessibility fibromyalgia housing somerset health disabilityrights homelessness tenants wellbeing Charlotte, a disabled woman from Somerset living with fibromyalgia, has endured unimaginable living conditions for over a year. Due to her chronic pain and limited mobility, she has been unable to access the only bathroom in … Read More
Calls Grow to Declare ‘State of Emergency’ Over Van-Dwellers in Glastonbury Wednesday, April 1, 2026 glastonbury van-dwellers somersetcouncil travellers accommodation homelessness emergency gypsies transit-sites community A Glastonbury councillor has urged Somerset Council to declare a “state of emergency” due to the escalating number of people living in vans, caravans, and motorhomes on the town’s roadside. As of February 25, the … Read More