A recent study has revealed that regularly taking the stairs may significantly reduce the risk of premature death, particularly from heart-related conditions. Researchers emphasise that opting for stairs instead of escalators …
Sir Brian May, the renowned guitarist of Queen and astrophysicist, has issued a strong warning on how to safely observe the forthcoming partial solar eclipse. Appearing on BBC Newsnight, Sir Brian emphasised the importance of …
Keynsham Town Council recently sent postcards to 10,000 households encouraging residents to prepare a “grab-and-go” bag with essential items for emergencies. However, it was discovered that the phone number printed on the …
Kevin Ross, a 66-year-old from Frome, Somerset, is urging older adults to stay vigilant about their health following a near-fatal heart attack on the football pitch. In July 2024, Kevin was playing a friendly game with …
Recent research has revealed a surprising and concerning fact: Bath’s public toilets are among the dirtiest in Britain. Despite 11 out of 14 public restrooms in the World Heritage city charging an entry fee, the facilities …
Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering 182,500 …
Five years after the initial Covid lockdown, Dr. Bharat Pankhania, an infectious diseases expert based in Bath, asserts that the United Kingdom has failed to adequately prepare for potential future pandemics. Dr. Pankhania, a …
New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as …