Air Ambulance Called as Triathlon Cycling Leg Is Suspended Due to Serious Incident Sunday, September 14, 2025 triathlon incident airambulance emergency langport cycling racenation suspension safety event The cycling segment of the Langport Triathlon was abruptly cancelled today following a serious incident on the race route. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene, necessitating the … Read More
Somerset Maternity Crisis Sparks Outcry as Parents Feel Abandoned by Local Services Saturday, September 13, 2025 somerset maternity healthcare crisis ydh parents closure staffing safety reopening Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has condemned the ongoing maternity care crisis in Somerset as “absolutely shameful” during a visit to a baby sensory class in Ilminster. Accompanied by Yeovil MP Adam Dance on … Read More
Police Chief Issues Stark Warning on Wiltshire Police Funding Shortfalls Friday, September 12, 2025 wiltshire police funding crime commissioner councillors drones counciltax responsetime safety Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson delivered a sobering update to the Swindon and Wiltshire councillors on September 11th, revealing the serious financial challenges facing the county’s police … Read More
Reopening of Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital Moves Closer Friday, September 12, 2025 scbu yeovil paediatrics maternity somerset nhs healthcare safety recruitment improvement The reopening of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) is making significant progress following its temporary closure on 19 May. The closure, which also affected the inpatient maternity service, … Read More
Mum Warns Beach-Goers After Toddler Suffers Burns from Hidden Fire Pit Wednesday, September 10, 2025 beach burns toddler firepit safety holiday dorset warning injuries prevention Amy Lambert’s family holiday at Avon beach in Mudeford, Christchurch, turned distressing on August 9 when her two-year-old son, Harry, burned both feet after running over a hidden fire pit buried in the sand. The fire … Read More
Mum Issues Urgent Warning After Toddler Suffers Burns From Hidden Beach Fire Pit Wednesday, September 10, 2025 burns beach safety toddler firepit injury dorset warning parents hospital A mother is sounding the alarm after her two-year-old son suffered painful burns on both feet from stepping onto a hidden fire pit on a Dorset beach. Amy Lambert, 36, and her husband Richard took their two sons, Harry, two, … Read More