Somerset Roads Rated Among Best in England Despite Local Complaints of Potholes Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset roads potholes maintenance funding transport council prevention amenities infrastructure New government data reveals Somerset’s road network ranks among the best maintained in England, earning a ‘green’ score for road condition and maintenance. However, many local residents remain unconvinced, reporting … Read More
Calls Grow for Mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels to Tackle UK Obesity Crisis Saturday, January 10, 2026 nutrition obesity trafficlights labelling health government which consumers retailers prevention The UK faces a pressing obesity crisis, prompting consumer advocacy group Which? to call on the Government to make front-of-pack nutrition labelling mandatory. The group argues that the current voluntary traffic light system, … Read More
Rise in Sexual Offence Reports in Somerset Highlights Yeovil as Most Affected Area Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset yeovil sexualoffences avonandsomerset rape police cps victimsupport operationbluestone prevention Sexual offence reports have seen a significant increase in Avon and Somerset over recent years, with Yeovil standing out as the area with the highest number of cases since 2022. According to data from Sexual Abuse … Read More
Alex Fletcher Urges Immediate Action After Billy Vigar’s Tragic “Preventable” Death Wednesday, October 1, 2025 football safety fletcher vigar fa perimeter walls injury nationalleague prevention sport Former Bath City player Alex Fletcher has voiced deep concerns that more footballers could suffer fatal injuries from collisions with perimeter walls unless the Football Association (FA) implements urgent safety reforms. His … Read More
Major Change Announced to Fire Service Automatic Attendance Policy Wednesday, September 24, 2025 fire safety emergency devon somerset firealarm prevention rescue policy consultation Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced a significant change to its automatic response policy for fire alarms. Starting November 4, 2025, fire crews will no longer automatically attend fire alarms at certain … Read More
Biblical STI Rates Surge in Somerset Amid Ongoing Gonorrhoea Concerns Friday, September 19, 2025 gonorrhoea sti somerset infections health ukhsa condoms freshers prevention epidemiology As Freshers Week approaches, health officials are urging students to use condoms as gonorrhoea infections remain alarmingly high in Somerset. Known historically as the “Biblical STI,” gonorrhoea has seen a … Read More