Somerset Council is facing significant financial challenges, prompting the government to issue a formal notice addressing the situation. This intervention underscores the seriousness of the council’s financial position. In …
A group of youths engaged in fighting at Weston-Super-Mare, causing significant disruption to train services. The altercation forced the temporary suspension of train operations at the station. Following the disturbance, some …
In Weston-super-Mare, a courageous street warden named Simon Vowles apprehended a teenager suspected of carrying a stolen knife. The incident occurred around 12:50 pm on Wednesday, February 11, following reports that a knife …
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face during an incident at a Taunton convenience store. The assault occurred at around 11 a.m. on Monday, December 22, outside a store on East Reach. The …
A pioneering one-to-one programme aimed at preventing domestic abuse is being introduced in Bath and North East Somerset, thanks to a collaboration between Avon and Somerset Police, B&NES Council, and the charity Society …
Street drinking and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Trowbridge have seen a notable decline this year, according to a spokesperson from Wiltshire Police. Once known for its struggles with ASB, this Somerset-adjacent town is …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …