Drivers Over 70 to Face Mandatory Eyesight Tests Under New Road Safety Plan Tuesday, August 12, 2025 roadsafety eyesight drivers licences over70 government regulation penalties accidents dvla The UK government is preparing to introduce major changes to driving regulations aimed at improving road safety, with a key focus on drivers aged 70 and over. Under the proposed plan, older drivers will be required to pass … Read More
Woman’s Heartbreak After Husband’s Carer Steals Jewellery and Cash Tuesday, August 5, 2025 theft carer alzheimer’s trust vulnerability homecare justice dbs regulation abuse Louise Woollam’s trust was shattered when Rachel Goodman, the carer for her husband Richard, stolen jewellery and cash from their home. Richard, who is living with advanced Alzheimer’s, depended on Goodman’s care—but instead, … Read More
MP Warns of Risks Posed by Taxis Licensed Hundreds of Miles Away Operating in Weston-super-Mare Monday, July 21, 2025 licensing safety taxis regulation transport westonsupermare localgovernment drivers oversight publictrust The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge, has raised serious concerns about taxis licensed far from the town operating locally, calling for tighter licensing regulations. Aldridge warns that North Somerset Council … Read More
Ofsted Takes Action Over Complaints at Bridgwater’s Little Adventures Nursery Tuesday, July 15, 2025 ofsted nursery bridgwater earlyyears inspection safeguarding compliance childcare training regulation Ofsted has intervened following concerns raised about Little Adventures Nursery in Bridgwater. After complaints surfaced in March and April 2025, inspectors visited the nursery on April 17 and found that the setting was not … Read More
Royal Mail Misses Delivery Target in Wiltshire, MP Demands Action Wednesday, June 25, 2025 royalmail deliveries postalservice wiltshire ofcom mp delays customerservice regulation mail Royal Mail is facing mounting criticism after failing to meet its delivery performance targets in the SN postcode area, where almost 20% of first-class letters are arriving late. Recent data reveals that only 75.2% of … Read More
Wessex Water CFO Banned from Bonuses Following Sewage Pollution Conviction Friday, June 6, 2025 wessexwater sewage pollution bonusban ofwat environmentallaw somerset waterquality infrastructure regulation Wessex Water’s chief financial officer (CFO) has been barred from receiving bonuses following a criminal conviction linked to severe sewage pollution incidents in Somerset. This decision aligns with new government regulations … Read More