Parents Outraged as Council Closes Playground for Entire Summer Holiday Tuesday, August 5, 2025 playground closure summer safety council bath children parents upgrade parks In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last … Read More
A Vibrant New Café and Community Hub Supporting Young People in Cheddar Saturday, July 26, 2025 cafe community youth wellbeing support mentalhealth cheddar parents charity hub A fresh and inviting café and community hub has opened its doors in Cheddar, Somerset, dedicated to offering more than just coffee. Spearheaded by children’s mental health charity The Space, this new venue aims to be a … Read More
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
Parents Deny Harm After Premature Baby Dies from Injuries at Yeovil Hospital Wednesday, July 16, 2025 premature baby yeovil murder trial injustice injuries hospital parents neglect 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 … Read More
Father Accused of Murdering Baby ‘Shouted and Got Angry’ at Infant, Court Told Friday, July 4, 2025 murder baby injuries court trial abuse parents hospital suspects childcare A father accused of murdering his premature baby reportedly shouted and became angry at the infant, a jury has been told. Two-week-old Brendon Staddon suffered catastrophic injuries to his head, neck, legs, and jaw while in … Read More
'Failed, sidelined, and left to struggle': Somerset mother waits nearly two years for special needs support Friday, July 4, 2025 somerset send ehcp specialneeds dyslexia educationsupport assessment parents delays council A Somerset mother, Charlotte England, has been waiting nearly two years to secure the special needs support her child requires. Charlotte, 30, initially applied for a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) assessment … Read More