Controversy at Pyrland School as Ofsted Deems It 'Inadequate' Tuesday, April 29, 2025 taunton pyrland school ofsted inspection inadequate bullying behavior complaint progress pandemic apology disruptive attendance expansion facilities Pyrland School in Taunton is facing off against Ofsted following a recent inspection that labeled the school as ‘inadequate’ across all areas. The school claims that the inspection was mishandled as it took place … Read More
Surge in Abandoned 'Pandemic Puppies' Overwhelming Somerset Rescue Centre Friday, April 18, 2025 pandemic puppies abandoned rescue centre crisis somerset dogs covid-19 donations The surge in demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown led to the acquisition of over 3.2 million dogs in the UK, and now rescue centers are feeling the strain of abandoned “pandemic puppies.” St Giles Animal … Read More
Mendip Basecamp: A Lockdown Creation Making Waves in UK Tourism Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset campsite mendip hills visitengland award off-grid adventure nature tourism pandemic Mendip Basecamp, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Mendip Hills, has received recognition as a national finalist in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025. Originally founded during the turmoil of the … Read More
Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic: Fear, Community Spirit, and Resilience Saturday, April 5, 2025 pandemic reflections community resilience mps somerset covid-19 fear isolation hardship community spirit In the midst of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, MPs from Somerset shared their recollections and reflections on the challenges and experiences that unfolded during the initial lockdown. The pandemic brought with it fear, … Read More
Jacob Rees-Mogg Reflects on Mistakes Made During the Covid Pandemic Sunday, March 30, 2025 jacob rees-mogg covid pandemic mistakes government rules lockdown partygate challenges response In an exclusive interview, Jacob Rees-Mogg shared his views on the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the numerous mistakes made during the crisis. Expressing his concerns, he discussed the … Read More
Expert warns UK hasn't learned lessons from Covid, despite five years passing Saturday, March 29, 2025 pandemic covid uk lessons expert healthcare preparation supply chains vaccines universities testing mrna vulnerable community Five years after the initial Covid lockdown, Dr. Bharat Pankhania, an infectious diseases expert based in Bath, is expressing concern over the UK’s readiness for another pandemic. In an interview with the Local … Read More