Hero Cop Foils Dangerous Electric Saw Incident While Off Duty Sunday, May 11, 2025 bravery offduty police dorset safety incident intervention heroism rescue lawenforcement An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, … Read More
Concerns Grow as Anti-Social Behaviour Rises in Okehampton Monday, May 5, 2025 okehampton devon anti-social behavior community concern youth policing intervention public order Situated on the fringes of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a picturesque town with a rich history and natural beauty, attracting content residents and tourists alike. However, recent reports reveal a growing concern regarding the … Read More
High Rates of Childhood Obesity in Somerset Exceed National Average Monday, November 11, 2024 obesity children somerset nhs statistics public health prevention intervention public policy urgent action New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as … Read More
Somerset Woman's Excessive NHS 111 Calls Drop Significantly After Support from New Service Thursday, October 3, 2024 nhs somerset support healthcare intervention community high-intensity patient ubuntu service A Somerset woman bombarded the NHS 111 phone line with over 6,000 calls in a single month, prompting concern and the need for intervention from a new support service. The NHS 111 service is a 24/7 service, free of charge, … Read More
Government Criticized for Failing SEND Children on Free School Meals Sunday, January 14, 2024 children special needs disabilities free school meals government mps guidance dietary needs legal right intervention MPs have criticized the government for failing to ensure that thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive their legal entitlement to free school meals. During a Parliamentary debate on … Read More