Calls Grow to Shorten Length of School Summer Holidays Friday, July 25, 2025 education summer holidays childcare screen-time parents ofsted children mental-health pandemic As summer holidays begin across the country, students eagerly embrace six weeks of freedom and hopefully some sunshine. Yet, a lively debate is emerging about whether the lengthy summer break is doing more harm than good. … Read More
Pub Landlady’s Heartfelt Farewell Marks End of an Era at Badger’s Holt Saturday, July 5, 2025 pub retirement community exmoor tradition hospitality pandemic owner heritage transformation When Glenna Waterhouse first stumbled upon the Badger’s Holt in the quiet village of Bridgetown on Exmoor, it was purely by chance during a holiday. With her caravan in tow, she was visiting friends who had recently settled … Read More
Pilot’s Dream Realized: Triumph Over Fertility Challenges Saturday, July 5, 2025 fertility embryos motherhood ivf pandemic flying chromosomes fertilityclinic pregnancy hope Joanna Forrester, an offshore helicopter pilot, has fulfilled her long-held dream of motherhood at 44 after a challenging fertility journey marked by setbacks, geographic separation, and pandemic disruptions. In her thirties, … Read More
Pilot’s Dream of Motherhood Realized After Years of Challenges Saturday, July 5, 2025 fertility ivf embryo motherhood pilot preservation pandemic resilience bcrm family Joanna Forrester, an offshore helicopter pilot, fulfilled her long-held dream of becoming a mother at age 44 after a complex fertility journey fraught with setbacks, separation, and pandemic obstacles. Having frozen her … Read More
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