Understanding Breathlessness: A Common Symptom Affecting 8% of the UK Population Friday, February 6, 2026 asthma breathlessness diagnosis symptoms lungfunction triggers healthcare treatment management nhs Breathlessness can be more than just a fleeting discomfort—it may signal an underlying health condition such as asthma, which affects around eight in every 100 people in the UK. Dr Suraj Kukadia, popularly known as Dr Sooj, … Read More
Somerset Council Defends ‘Realistic and Achievable’ Pace of £20m Transformation Programme Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset council transformation budget savings services localgovernment newtonconsulting innovation management Somerset Council has stood firm in defending the “realistic and achievable” pace of its £20 million transformation programme, designed to address a projected £73 million budget gap by overhauling local service delivery. Since … Read More
New Five-Year Plan Set to Shape the Future of the Beloved Quantock Hills Tuesday, December 2, 2025 quantock somerset landscape conservation aonb management environment community planning biodiversity Residents of Somerset have until New Year’s Eve to share their opinions on the management of one of the county’s most treasured landscapes for the next five years. The Quantock Hills, designated as England’s first … Read More
Yeovil Town Appoints Jamie Hedges as Head of Recruitment Tuesday, November 11, 2025 yeoviltown jamiehedges recruitment football soccer aldershottown bristolrovers transfer scouting management sport Yeovil Town Football Club has announced the appointment of Jamie Hedges as their new Head of Recruitment. Hedges brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Aldershot Town, Bristol Rovers, and King’s Lynn Town, … Read More
No Timescale Set for Permanent Traveller Transit Site in Somerset Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset traveller transit encampment council temporary site glastonbury unauthorised management Somerset Council has confirmed that there is currently no set timeline for establishing a permanent transit site for travellers in the county. This follows numerous instances over the summer where travellers have occupied … Read More
Former Army Prosecutor Appointed Chief Operating Officer at Taunton School Thursday, October 23, 2025 law governance education boarding leadership operations taunton army legal management Taunton School, one of the South West’s premier independent schools, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Agnew as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 2026. Ms. Agnew brings a distinguished background in … Read More