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 …
Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is gearing up to skydive this August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehabilitation centre where he once detoxed and later came full circle to manage. His inspiring journey …
Over one million pensioners living with health conditions could be missing out on up to £5,740 per year in extra financial support, according to research by MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy in Practice. The consumer …
“In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital …
Somerset Council has committed to funding the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service (SDAS) through 2029, ensuring ongoing support for thousands of residents battling drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, SDAS assists …
Parents of some of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed as a vital respite care home, Newton House, is set to remain open following a year-long campaign. Newton House, located on the city’s outskirts, is the only …
Parents of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed after a critical respite care home, Newton House, was saved from closure. As the only facility in Bath and North East Somerset offering short-term care for young …
Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, has accomplished what many would see as impossible: he has transformed his life from a troubled past of addiction and crime to become the Supported Housing Team Leader at Burlington …
Christopher Monro, 30, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 12 years, for the murder of his 73-year-old father, Peter Monro, in their Bath home. The tragedy unfolded on February 11th, when emergency …
A recent survey reveals that almost half of Bath residents expect to experience loneliness at some point during this Christmas season. Alarmingly, 48% of respondents reported feeling lonely during the holidays, with nearly a …
For me, Christmas is all about coming together, showing kindness, reflecting on the year gone by, enjoying delicious food, and sharing heartfelt conversations. So when Plymouth’s Shekinah Centre invited me to cover their …
An independent review triggered by the deaths of two homeless men in Somerset has called for improved support and intervention for vulnerable individuals facing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding …
An independent review commissioned by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) highlights urgent recommendations for improving homelessness support in Somerset after the deaths of two men who experienced homelessness. …
An independent review prompted by the deaths of two men in Somerset has underscored the urgent need to bolster support services for people experiencing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding referrals …
The Weston-super-Mare community is mourning the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, a pupil at Becket Primary School. Aria died on the evening of Monday, December 15, after suffering a single stab wound. Emergency …