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Bath

Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Vital Care Service for Families

The future of Newton House, a crucial respite care service for families with young adults having the most complex care needs in Bath and North East Somerset, is in question as its looming closure has left parents worried …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

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Yeovil MP’s Push for Urgent SEND Reform Gains Momentum

A new plan to overhaul the UK’s struggling special educational needs system has gained support from Adam Dance, the MP for Yeovil and South Somerset. At the Liberal Democrat’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, Dance …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Café

Emotional Farewell as Café Closes Ahead of Tropicana Project

The Bay Café, located on Weston-super-Mare’s iconic seafront, is preparing for its permanent closure next week and has displayed a heartfelt farewell letter in its window. The closure is to make way for the redevelopment of …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Tribute

Honoring Mark: Suzanne's Heartfelt Canal Walk

Suzanne Hunt is lacing up her shoes on Saturday, May 17, to take part in the Walk of Life, a charity event along the Kennet and Avon Canal. This annual walk, organized by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Church

Thief Steals Church Donations During Community Event

A South West church is reeling after a thief stole a month’s worth of cash donations during a community event. St Augustine’s and Christ Church in Whitchurch and Hengrove suffered the blow when an opportunistic thief made off …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Bridport

Bridport's Bingo Night Raises Funds for Local Hospice

Families and friends in Bridport gathered for a heartwarming bingo night to raise funds for their local hospice, turning a fun evening into a heartfelt fundraiser. With the sound of bingo balls rolling and hot dogs being …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Parkinson'S

Local Fundraisers Brew Up £10,000 for Parkinson's UK

Dedicated fundraisers in Bath and District have turned coffee mornings and community collections into a substantial £10,000 donation for Parkinson’s UK. This generous contribution marks a significant step towards the …

By Charles Bowser · · 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

Yeovil Town

Yeovil Town fans rejoice as Martin Hellier steps down

Yeovil Town fans are celebrating the news of Martin Hellier’s resignation as chairman after two controversial years at the club. The Yeovil supporters penned an open letter calling for the departure of the 53-year-old …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Mnd

A Woman's Journey with Motor Neurone Disease

Diana Keys, a 65-year-old mother from Somerset, was initially told her symptoms of motor neurone disease (MND) were merely due to stress from her divorce. However, she knew there was more to it. After three years of …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read