A recent council report has revealed a significant housing shortage in Somerset, showing it would take eight years to accommodate everyone currently needing a one-bedroom home. This shortage stems from high demand and limited …
For me, Christmas is all about coming together, showing kindness, reflecting on the year gone by, enjoying delicious food, and sharing heartfelt conversations. So when Plymouth’s Shekinah Centre invited me to cover their …
An independent review triggered by the deaths of two homeless men in Somerset has called for improved support and intervention for vulnerable individuals facing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding …
An independent review commissioned by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) highlights urgent recommendations for improving homelessness support in Somerset after the deaths of two men who experienced homelessness. …
An independent review prompted by the deaths of two men in Somerset has underscored the urgent need to bolster support services for people experiencing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding referrals …
A Dorset charity dedicated to supporting homeless young people has issued an urgent appeal for winter volunteers following its busiest year ever. Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop service, which offers emergency …
A Dorset-based charity supporting homeless young people has launched an urgent appeal for winter volunteers after experiencing its busiest year on record. Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop service, which offers emergency …
Julian House has announced the permanent closure of its Bath-based Bike Workshop on Corn Street, citing escalating operational costs, declining sales, and a challenging post-pandemic environment. Established in 2011, the Bike …
Julian House has announced the permanent closure of its Bike Workshop on Corn Street in Bath, a social enterprise that has been a staple of the community since 2011. The decision comes after a challenging financial climate …
Somerset Council has reassured residents that no one will be forced out of their homes to make way for emergency accommodation for families in need. The council is actively addressing a pressing housing shortage, with over …
Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has issued a call for immediate intervention to address the precarious living conditions of hundreds residing in caravans around Glastonbury. Describing these …
Average private rents in Bath and North East Somerset surged by £152 a month, reaching £1,755 in the year leading up to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a steep 9.5% increase, …
On a sunlit summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront radiates charm and joy. Families spread out on golden sands, children splash in the waves, and elderly visitors relax with tea in colorful beach huts. This idyllic coastal …
On a bright summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront buzzes with families soaking up the sun, children laughing as they splash in the waves, and elderly residents leisurely sipping tea in vibrant beach huts. This …
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 …