A recent Ofsted inspection has exposed troubling practices within Somerset Council’s children’s services, revealing that vulnerable children are frequently placed in unlawful, unregistered homes as temporary solutions. This …
A recent Ofsted inspection has uncovered serious failings within Somerset Council’s children’s services, revealing that vulnerable children are frequently placed in “unlawful, unregistered” children’s homes on a temporary …
Heritage experts have issued a global warning over the worsening condition of King Edward’s School, a historic building situated in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has submitted an application to the World …
Heritage experts are sounding the alarm over the worsening condition of a historic landmark in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has formally applied to the World Monuments Fund (WMF) to place the old King …
A Taunton couple has been banned from keeping animals for five years after neglecting their dog’s chronic skin condition. Roxy, a five-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was rescued by the RSPCA in a severely distressed state, …
Harper, a sweet dog who was discovered in 2024 underweight and struggling with an untreated skin condition, is now on the lookout for her forever home. Despite her difficult past, Harper’s gentle nature shines through, making …
A Somerset man has been prohibited from owning horses for seven years after admitting to neglecting three horses, leaving them in a severely emaciated state. Kevin Roper, of Turnpike Road, Axbridge, pled guilty to an animal …
A Somerset couple has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after neglecting their 11-year-old Labrador, Daisy, who was left to suffer without veterinary care. When the RSPCA intervened, Daisy was found with a …
A passionate Glastonbury resident has condemned the neglected state of the land surrounding the town’s historic Red Brick Building, calling on councillors to address the long-standing eyesore once and for all. At the July …
What started as an animal lover’s dream job quickly turned into a nightmare for Kelly Jones*, 25, who joined The Golden Retriever Experience in Minehead in 2022. The business, admired worldwide for its joyful portrayal of …
A 17-year-old dog named Cookie endured immense suffering after his owner neglected to seek veterinary care for a massive, untreated tumour. The dog’s plight was described by a vet who found him “severely underweight” and …
A couple accused of murdering their premature infant in a special care unit at Yeovil District Hospital have denied causing any harm. Baby Brendon Staddon, born at 33 weeks and weighing 1.83kg, tragically died after …
A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was …
A woman from Weston-super-Mare has been banned from keeping animals for seven years following the RSPCA’s discovery of severely neglected dogs and a snake at her home. Michelle Marie Steer, 44, of Walliscote Grove Road, …
A dog named Rusty, found living in appalling conditions during a police raid in Calne, has made a remarkable recovery and been successfully rehomed nearly a year after his rescue. In May 2024, officers responded to a property …
Drivers in Somerset are expressing frustration and concern over the deteriorating state of the roads, with potholes causing damage and safety hazards. One local resident, Greg West, voiced his dismay after his car hit a deep …