Staff

Loungers

Why Ten Somerset Loungers Cafes Will Close for One Day Only

On Monday, June 9, ten Loungers café bars across Somerset will close for a single day to host a large-scale staff party called LoungeFest. This annual event celebrates the hard work and commitment of more than 9,000 Loungers …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Pay

Council Defends Staff Pay Cut Plan as a Move Toward Fairness

Bath and North East Somerset Council maintains that its proposed pay restructuring, which may reduce salaries for some staff, is ultimately about fairness—even though trade unions remain skeptical. The council’s employment …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Nhs

NHS Hospitals in Crisis as Staff Reportedly Faint in 30C Heat

Warning signs about the dire state of NHS hospitals have been raised by MPs, who highlighted failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities in the South West and beyond. The call for urgent action comes …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Shoplifting

Man Banned from Stores After Threatening Staff

A Trowbridge man who was caught shoplifting from seven shops and threatening staff has been banned from entering them. Mark Parker, of no fixed abode, is now banned from B&M in Chippenham and other stores for two years after …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Café

Saying Farewell to The Bay Café: A Last Visit

The Bay, located on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront, faces imminent closure as part of the town’s regeneration project. The café, known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, is bidding farewell with an air of grace …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Trauma

Trauma Support Offered to WECA Staff After Dan Norris' Arrest

Following the arrest of West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris on suspicion of rape and child sex offences, trauma support is being made available to staff at the West of England Combined Authority. Dan Norris, who has been …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Ai

Council Invests £65k in AI for Efficiency

To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m through …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

School

Staff Exodus Shocks Parents and Pupils at Broadlands School

Broadlands School in Keynsham has witnessed a surprising departure of 22 staff members on the same day, leaving parents and pupils stunned. The school, which caters to around 500 students, has attributed the mass exodus to a …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read