Somerset Council Criticizes Government's Significant Delays to SEND Education Reforms Sunday, October 26, 2025 send education somerset council reform funding children support deficit government Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of key reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education. The Labour government had committed to releasing the … Read More
Bath MP Joins Campaign to Protect Horse Racing Jobs Amid £66 Million Tax Reform Threat Thursday, October 23, 2025 horseracing tax gambling betting bath mp industry jobs government reform The stakes were high not only in the betting ring but also in political efforts to safeguard British horseracing’s future, as Bath’s MP stepped forward to voice strong opposition to a proposed tax overhaul that could cost the … Read More
Reform Councillor Apologises After Public Urination Incident During Campaign Trail Sunday, October 12, 2025 reform councillor apology campaign urination ringdoorbell devon byelection dunster controversy A Reform councillor has issued a public apology after being filmed urinating on a street in Dunster while campaigning earlier this month. Councillor Neale Raleigh, a member of Devon County Council, was recorded by a Ring … Read More
Reform Councillor Apologises After Being Caught Urinating on Street During Campaign Sunday, October 12, 2025 reform councillor campaign urination apology devon dunster election video controversy A Reform Party councillor has issued a public apology after being recorded urinating on a street in Dunster while campaigning earlier this month. Devon County Councillor Neale Raleigh was filmed by a Ring doorbell camera just … Read More
Somerset Murderer-Turned-Journalist Dies After Falling Into Marina Waters Wednesday, October 8, 2025 journalism prison reform alcohol drowning murder rehabilitation writing legacy coroner Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant … Read More
Somerset Crown Court Faces Record Backlog with Thousands Awaiting Justice Monday, October 6, 2025 backlog crowncourt justice sexualoffences avonsomerset funding reform cases delays judiciary The government has pledged additional funding to address the unprecedented backlog in Crown Courts across England and Wales, aiming to reduce delays and deliver swifter justice for victims. This year, an extra 1,250 Crown … Read More