Social workers in Bath and North East Somerset are raising urgent concerns over council plans to restructure the children’s social care department, which could lead to significant redundancies and undermine essential support …
The UK Government’s effort to reclaim billions in welfare funds through a stringent crackdown on fraud and error in the Universal Credit system is under scrutiny from experts. The Targeted Case Review (TCR), launched in 2022 …
The UK Government is aggressively targeting fraud and error within the Universal Credit system to recover billions in welfare funds. Central to this effort is the Targeted Case Review (TCR), which since its launch in 2022 has …
Inspired by a tragic accident he witnessed in 2020, Royal Navy sailor Rob Cozens from Somerset has embarked on an extraordinary 875-mile run across the UK to raise funds for several charities close to his heart. The …
Christ Church First School in Frome has received high praise from Ofsted for its outstanding approach to inclusion, recognizing and valuing each child’s unique needs. The school, which serves a significantly higher proportion …
A heartfelt memorial football match is planned to honor the memory of Michael Knowlson, a beloved father who tragically lost his life in a crash near Wells last month. Michael died at the scene of a collision on the A371 in …
Tributes have poured in for Kevin Thorne, a 49-year-old man described as “kind and caring,” who tragically passed away after being found in the water on Bridge Street, Taunton. Kevin was discovered in the water on Tuesday, …
Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year, despite continuing concerns over its financial reliance on exceptional government support. The council’s executive committee convened in …
Lloyds Bank has provided a detailed explanation of its process for blocking customer transactions after a customer reported an inability to transfer funds from their account. The issue surfaced when a customer attempted to …
Farrington’s Farm Shop & Café in Somerset, a favorite destination near Bristol and Bath known for its play barn and pick-your-own activities, has announced the permanent closure of its on-site fish and chip shop. Farrington’s …
A beloved Somerset cancer charity, We Hear You (WHY), is on the brink of closure unless it can raise £55,000 by the end of April. The charity, which provides crucial support to patients and their families affected by cancer …
Millions of households across Great Britain are struggling to keep up with rising energy bills. Many may not realize that help is available through energy providers, debt advisers, charities, and government schemes designed …
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed they are not currently conducting an active investigation into historic child abuse allegations at Kingswood School in Bath. The situation came to light after the independent boarding …
Avon and Somerset Police have released CCTV images of three men they wish to speak to in connection with a racially aggravated incident that occurred in Bath. The event involved a victim being approached and surrounded by a …
Kingswood School in Bath has issued a heartfelt statement expressing profound sorrow after a former student came forward with allegations of abuse involving a staff member in the 1990s. In a letter addressed to alumni on …