A tragic fire that broke out late on Friday night in the village of Oake, near Taunton, Somerset, has left two families homeless after their houses were engulfed and destroyed within minutes. The blaze originated from a …
Jolly Jumpers Playzone, a beloved family-run soft play centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, is urgently seeking support as escalating operational costs threaten its future. The Welham family, who have managed the centre for over a …
Mike and Laura Davis of Taunton are sharing their poignant story after the heartbreaking loss of their newborn son, Reggie, to a rare genetic condition called Edwards' syndrome. Born in March 2026, Reggie lived for just two …
A family in Taunton is sharing their story after the heartbreaking loss of their newborn son, Reggie, to a rare and devastating genetic condition. Mike and Laura Davis lost their son in March 2026 after just two hours of life …
A Somerset children’s home has been suspended as part of a broader effort to revamp residential care and support services across the county. Following recent Ofsted inspections, the Homes and Horizons partnership—a …
Mary* credits a Bath-based charity with saving her life after it provided crucial support to her family during unimaginable hardship. Her step-son, Henry*, endured severe abuse and neglect before finding a path to recovery …
At the Bath Centre of Trauma Recovery UK, a black paint stain on the carpet tells a powerful story. This mark, one of founder Betsy De Thierry MBE’s favorite reminders, was left by a teenage girl who had suffered unimaginable …
At the Bath Centre of Trauma Recovery UK, a black paint stain on the carpet tells a powerful story. It marks a moment when a teenage girl, deeply hurt by abuse, spilled paint during art therapy and declared, “Now you’ll never …
At Trauma Recovery UK’s Bath Centre, a black paint stain on the carpet tells a powerful story. It was left by a teenage girl who had endured severe abuse and, in a moment of anger, spilled paint meant for art therapy, saying, …
At the heart of Bath stands Trauma Recovery UK, a sanctuary where healing begins amid difficult challenges. Inside the centre’s welcoming space, a black paint stain marks a deeply emotional story. It was left by a young girl …
Police in Bath have increased patrols after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted near a local park. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, in a wooded area close to the Clarks Way playground in the …
Alicia* bears the marks of sleeping rough in Bridgwater during last month’s intense heatwave, her body covered in blisters and severe sunburn. Despite being on a waiting list for temporary accommodation, she remains exposed …
Three years after the tragic loss of Adam Stimpson to a brain tumour, the Wedmore community continues to come together to celebrate his life and support vital research. Awareness Fest, the annual music event held in Adam’s …
A man in his 20s has been arrested in Sussex in connection with the rape and assault of a woman in Wellington during the early hours of May 22. The suspect was detained approximately 150 miles from the incident scene and …
Avon and Somerset Police have launched a thorough investigation following a serious assault in Wellington early this morning. At approximately 2:20 am on May 22, a woman was reportedly punched and raped by an unknown male …