Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard Through Community Payback Thursday, January 1, 2026 communitypayback restoration heritage offenders probation churchyard conservation sentencing overcrowding rehabilitation Offenders on court-ordered community sentences have been diligently restoring the grounds of St John the Baptist Church in Midsomer Norton this month. Carrying out supervised, unpaid work, the team has undertaken vital … Read More
Somerset Man Banned for Horse Neglect After Horses Found Emaciated Monday, December 29, 2025 neglect horses animalwelfare rspca somerset emaciation prosecution horsecare cruelty rehabilitation A Somerset man has been prohibited from owning horses for seven years after admitting to neglecting three horses, leaving them in a severely emaciated state. Kevin Roper, of Turnpike Road, Axbridge, pled guilty to an animal … Read More
Man Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision Reunites with Lifesaving Ambulance Crew Friday, December 12, 2025 accident ambulance emergency paramedics injury rehabilitation rescue trauma swasft keynsham Clive Harding of Bath experienced a traumatic multi-car crash on the Keynsham bypass earlier this year, resulting in severe injuries. On Monday, January 6, Clive was involved in a pile-up that was followed by him being struck … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Pleads for Support Amid Surge in Abandoned Animals Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animals abandonment shelter anxiety rehabilitation adoption donation bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for help as it faces an unprecedented influx of abandoned pets this winter. The shelter reports that over 70% of the dogs and 50% of the cats in its care are suffering from … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Overwhelmed by Record Rise in Abandoned Pets Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animalwelfare abandonment shelter behaviour rehabilitation donation adoption bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for support as it faces a record influx of abandoned pets this winter. The rescue centre reports that over 70% of dogs and 50% of cats currently under its care require specialist … Read More
Community Unites to Save Essential Taunton Hydrotherapy Pool Amid Funding Shortfall Saturday, November 29, 2025 hydrotherapy taunton community fundraising accessibility rehabilitation compasswellbeing charity repairs health A treasured hydrotherapy pool in Taunton faces the threat of closure unless urgent repair funding is secured, igniting a community-wide campaign that has garnered political and local business support. Located at Compass … Read More