Six Somerset Beaches Advising Against Swimming Due to Poor Water Quality Saturday, April 18, 2026 somerset beaches waterquality environmentagency swimming bathingwater publichealth defra swimfo safety As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing day by the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming, with official advisories cautioning against entering the water at certain locations. … Read More
Meningitis Cases Confirmed in Dorset Schools Amid Local Outbreak Friday, April 17, 2026 meningitis dorset schools outbreak antibiotics teenagers health precaution infection publichealth Several cases of meningitis have been confirmed among students at schools in Dorset, prompting health authorities to take swift action. In response to the outbreak, teenagers in the area are being provided with precautionary … Read More
Meningitis Cases Confirmed in Dorset Schools Amid Growing Outbreak Friday, April 17, 2026 meningitis dorset outbreak teens antibiotics schools health infection prevention publichealth Health authorities have confirmed several cases of meningitis among students in schools across Dorset, prompting urgent public health measures. As the outbreak unfolds, teens in the affected areas are being prescribed … Read More
Council Allocates £370,000 to Sustain Five Somerset Leisure Centres Amid Operator Collapse Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset leisure fusionleisure administration councilfunding community sportsfacilities publichealth frome recreation sport Somerset Council has committed £370,000 to maintain operations at five leisure centres in the former Mendip area following the administration of their operator, Fusion Leisure. This move ensures the continued availability of … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Police Investigate Harmful Vape After Child Hospitalised Wednesday, April 8, 2026 westonsupermare police vape childsafety hospital naloxone illegalvape investigation publichealth arrest Police in Weston-super-Mare have issued a warning about the serious health risks associated with vapes following the hospitalisation of an 11-year-old boy in the town centre. The boy’s family remains deeply shaken after the … Read More
Woman Critically Ill After Using Vape at Weston Supermarket; Man Arrested Wednesday, March 25, 2026 vape investigation arrest westonsupermare police forensics noxioussubstance publichealth crime drugs A woman fell seriously ill in a troubling incident at Weston Supermarket on St James Street in Weston-super-Mare after being given a vape to try. The event, which took place on March 21, has prompted a police investigation … Read More