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
Man to Skydiving to Support Rehab Centre That Transformed His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 addiction recovery charity fundraising rehabilitation skydiving bath donations costofliving homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is preparing to skydive in August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehab centre that played a pivotal role in his recovery from addiction. Jeremy’s story is one of hope and … Read More
Man Skydives to Support Rehab Centre That Saved His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 rehabilitation addiction charity fundraising sobriety support crisis community donation homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is gearing up to skydive this August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehabilitation centre where he once detoxed and later came full circle to manage. His inspiring journey … Read More
Somerset Council Warns Eight Years Needed to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom demand homelessness council register accommodation shortage A recent report by Somerset Council has revealed that it will take eight years to house all those currently waiting for a one-bedroom home in the county. The Homefinder housing register, which allows residents to bid on … Read More
Council Reveals Eight-Year Wait to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes in Somerset Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom homelessness council housingdemand socialhousing accommodation landlords Somerset faces a significant housing challenge, with new data revealing it would take eight years to accommodate all households currently seeking one-bedroom homes. According to a recent council report, over 12,500 households … Read More