Vulnerable Woman Dies After Choking on Improperly Prepared Sandwich Tuesday, July 1, 2025 autism learningdisabilities care choking safeguarding training nhs somerset neglect disability A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was … Read More
Small Somerset Cricket Club Faces Being Surrounded by Housing in Revised 130-Home Development Plans Tuesday, July 1, 2025 trull cricket development housing somerset taunton infrastructure planning community environment sport Revised plans for a new housing development threaten to surround the small Somerset cricket club, Trull Cricket Club, with new homes on three sides. Located on the southern side of Dipford Road, just outside the main village … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Children's Services Rated 'Inadequate' Amid Growing Crisis Tuesday, July 1, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity paediatrics cqc safety somerset healthcare hospital neonatal Somerset MPs have called on the government to urgently address the critical situation at Yeovil Hospital, following the announcement that its birthing and special care baby units (SCBU) will remain closed for at least six … Read More
Police Report 31 Arrests and 145 Crimes at Glastonbury Festival Monday, June 30, 2025 glastonbury festival arrests crime violence drugs publicorder police investigation somerset Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the number of arrests and reported crimes during this year’s Glastonbury Festival, held from June 25 to June 30. Over the five-day event, a total of 145 crimes were recorded, with 31 … Read More
UK’s Largest Battery Plant Reaches Key Milestone as Steel Structures Rise Monday, June 30, 2025 agratas gigafactory battery construction somerset steel ukmanufacturing ev industrialstrategy economy The Agratas gigafactory near Bridgwater, Somerset, has reached an important milestone with the installation of its first steel frames. This signals the commencement of vertical construction on what promises to be the UK’s … Read More
Parents on Trial for Alleged Murder of Two-Week-Old Baby at Yeovil Hospital Monday, June 30, 2025 trial murder infant yeovil somerset hospital injuries court prosecution defense The heartbreaking case of Brendon Staddon, a two-week-old baby who died while in hospital care, has come before the courts. Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, are standing trial at Bristol Crown Court, accused of … Read More