Prime Minister Promises Swift Action Following Pharmacy Scandal in Somerset Saturday, November 29, 2025 pharmacy scandal government legislation healthcare regulation underfunding pharmacyworkers patientcare jhoots Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to urgent government intervention following the scandal surrounding Jhoots Pharmacy, which has left staff unpaid and vulnerable residents without essential medications. The issue was … Read More
Prime Minister Commits to Urgent Action Following Pharmacy Scandal in Somerset Saturday, November 29, 2025 pharmacy scandal legislation government healthcare regulation pharmacies funding staff patients Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed swift action in response to the ongoing Jhoots Pharmacy scandal, which has seen staff left unpaid and vulnerable patients deprived of essential medications across Somerset and beyond. … Read More
Somerset Council Condemns Delays to Government SEND Reforms as ‘Massively Disappointing’ Sunday, October 26, 2025 send somerset education council reform funding crisis ehcp legislation deficit Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to … Read More
Anger Erupts as Wiltshire Council Votes to Reinstate Free Blue Badge Parking Thursday, October 23, 2025 bluebadge parking wiltshire disability council charges debate accessibility disabledparking legislation A tense and emotional debate unfolded at County Hall in Trowbridge as Wiltshire councillors narrowly voted to reinstate free parking for Blue Badge holders, a decision reversing charges introduced in 2022 by the Conservative … Read More
One of the UK’s Oldest Hunts to Host Public Trail Hunting Demonstration Tuesday, October 7, 2025 cotley trailhunting bhsa huntingban ruralcommunity animalwelfare westcountryharrier tradition legislation ukhunting The Cotley Hunt, established in 1797 and one of the oldest hunting traditions in the UK, will host a public demonstration on Friday, 10th October, as part of the British Hound Sports Association’s (BHSA) National Trail … Read More
Time-Traveling Detectives Racing to Protect Our Public Rights of Way Saturday, October 4, 2025 rights footpaths bridleways definitivemap wiltshire council heritage legislation history publicaccess Armed with magnifying glasses and a passion for preservation, Wiltshire Council’s rights of way team delves into centuries of history to safeguard public access routes cherished by communities across England and Wales. These … Read More