Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School in Portishead has received praise from Ofsted for its high standards and commitment to student well-being. Ofsted inspectors commended the school for its strong sense of community and …
The community in Backwell has come together to support their district councillor, Bridget Petty, after the parish council called on her to resign due to her taking a lengthy leave of absence to focus on her mental health. …
The pending closure of the Newton House respite care service in Bath and North East Somerset has left families of the most vulnerable individuals distraught. The service, which provides short stays for adults with complex …
Craig Coney, 37, from Devizes, has been handed a nine-year prison sentence for sexually exploiting a vulnerable 15-year-old girl in Wiltshire. He was found guilty of treating the victim as if they were in a relationship for …
A Glastonbury veteran with 30 years of service in the Royal Air Force is set to participate in the annual Remembrance Sunday march at the Cenotaph in London. Ray Tillbrook, who retired from the RAF in 2005, is marching to …
Renowned actor Dominic West, known for his role as Charles III on The Crown, has recently become the face of a local homeless charity in his current city of Bath. Astonished by the extent of homelessness in a prosperous place …
A Somerset woman bombarded the NHS 111 phone line with over 6,000 calls in a single month, prompting concern and the need for intervention from a new support service. The NHS 111 service is a 24/7 service, free of charge, …
Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a …
At 21-months old, Bodhi Atterton was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, beginning a two-year battle against cancer. With just over four months left of treatment, Bodhi and his family are tentatively …
Steve D’Arcy, a stroke survivor from Yeovil, is embarking on a sponsored gaming marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Despite losing the use of his right side due to a severe stroke, Steve is demonstrating his …
The Wells Scout Hut, nestled in the Blue School grounds, has been a hub of activity for over 40 years, but it’s now facing urgent renovation needs. With 130 young people utilizing the aging facility each week and another 70 …
Marie Curie has announced the expansion of its Marie Curie Companions service to community hospitals across Somerset, offering companionship, emotional support, and a reassuring presence to patients and their families. For …
Somerset Council is considering changes to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save over £6m, with the potential for cuts to support for residents effective from April 2025. Currently, the council provides …
In a heartwarming turn of events, a host of celebrities have rallied together to rescue a struggling sports arena in Somerset. Thanks to their efforts, the arena has undergone a stunning Olympic-style transformation, …
North Somerset Council is set to vote on significant changes to waste collection, including the collection of general waste bins every three weeks and the introduction of new recycling containers. The proposed plans are …