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Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Until 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction alcohol drugs funding publichealth turningpoint ketamine youth support 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 … Read More
Parents’ Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Service Secured in Bath Thursday, January 15, 2026 respite care bath newtonhouse families carers council support disability relief 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 … Read More
Parents' Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Care Service Saved Thursday, January 15, 2026 respite care bath newtonhouse carers children council health community support 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 … Read More
From Addiction to Leadership: Jeremy Palmer’s Journey of Redemption and Hope Sunday, January 11, 2026 addiction sobriety recovery rehabilitation charity detox support resettlement transformation mentorship 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 … Read More
Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal Killing of Father in Bath Tuesday, December 23, 2025 murder sentencing bath family mentalhealth tragedy police justice grief support 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 … Read More