A recent report has raised serious concerns about the conduct of the owner of Elliscombe House, a care home in Wincanton. Staff members have accused the owner of threatening employees, barging into residents’ rooms without …
Two Great Western Railway (GWR) staff members suffered serious injuries, including fractured bones and bruising, after being assaulted at Bath Spa train station on Easter Sunday. The incident occurred around 11:22 pm on April …
Two Great Western Railway (GWR) employees sustained significant injuries after being assaulted at Bath Spa train station while assisting passengers on Easter Sunday. The incident occurred around 11:22 pm on Sunday, April 5, …
Since its inception in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking substantial criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a sweeping cost-cutting transformation programme. The council’s …
Julian Oxborough, a loyal Lidl employee with more than 10 years of service at the Wincanton store in Somerset, was dismissed after consuming a 17p bottle of water without paying for it. An employment tribunal later ruled the …
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed swift action in response to the ongoing Jhoots Pharmacy scandal, which has seen staff left unpaid and vulnerable patients deprived of essential medications across Somerset and beyond. …
Somerset Council has committed £3 million over the next two years to conduct a thorough review of its staff pay levels and rewards. This move aims to address recruitment and retention challenges by ensuring pay scales are …
MPs from across the political spectrum have expressed deep concerns over the pharmacy chain Jhoots, accusing it of widespread operational failures, including unpaid wages, long-term store closures, and possible violations of …
Cancer Research UK has announced plans to close 88 of its High Street shops across the UK by May 2026 as the initial phase of a significant retail overhaul. This move will impact nearly half of the charity’s approximately 600 …
Chilton Bridge School, a private boarding institution in Yeovil catering to children and young people with special needs, is preparing to expand its enrollment as revealed in a recent Ofsted report. Currently, the school …
Jhoots Pharmacies, a well-known high street chain with 140 stores across the UK, is facing mounting criticism after employees claimed they are owed substantial back pay. The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has reported …
A tragic incident unfolded at Wellington Sports Centre in Somerset on Tuesday, September 2, when a staff member suffered a medical emergency and passed away on site. The centre confirmed the death, which occurred around 5pm, …
Staff at Somerset’s community hospitals have raised concerns that they are being interviewed to determine who will keep their jobs as the NHS prepares to implement major reforms. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which …
Eat the Bird, a popular restaurant chain with locations in Taunton, Exeter, and Cardiff, has permanently closed after its parent company entered liquidation. The closure followed a winding-up order after the business failed …
Children at Little Beeches Nursery in Crewkerne start their days filled with excitement and eagerness—a spirit clearly recognized by Ofsted inspectors. The nursery’s latest inspection report, published on January 29, 2025, …