A Wiltshire police officer, PC Daniel Rusling, has escaped jail despite admitting to assaulting a 13-year-old boy at Monkton Park Police Station in Chippenham. The teen had approached officers for help after feeling …
The mother of Barnaby Webber, a 19-year-old from Taunton who was tragically killed in the Nottingham knife attack, has spoken out following the dismissal of 11 NHS staff caught accessing confidential medical records related …
A former Dorset Police officer, James McClements, has been found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an inappropriate sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim, severely breaching professional trust and ethical …
A former Dorset Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after he pursued a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim, violating professional standards and abusing his position of trust. PC James …
After almost a year of closure, the inpatient maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital have officially reopened. The services were temporarily suspended in May 2025 following safety …
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued an apology after it emerged that a newborn baby was placed in a maternity ward at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, where mould was present on the ceiling and walls. The Trust confirmed …
The media holds a crucial role during major incidents, a senior police official has emphasized, as a groundbreaking new charter redefines the relationship between journalists and police after decades of challenges. Spanning …
A senior policing leader has emphasized the vital role the media plays during major incidents, coinciding with the launch of a groundbreaking Policing and Media Charter, which marks the most significant overhaul in …
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 …
Councillors in Bath are facing calls to preserve a rare and historically significant Georgian garden tucked behind Number 4 the Circus. Known as the Georgian Garden, this little-known free public space offers a unique glimpse …
Rachel Gilmour MP has publicly endorsed the monumental Dulverton Weir Restoration Project, describing it as the most important conservation undertaking on Exmoor in a generation. During a dedicated visit, she spent several …
Bridgwater’s Member of Parliament, Sir Ashley Fox, has voiced serious concerns about the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposal to reduce hospital beds at Bridgwater Community Hospital. Highlighting the town’s rapid …
Who cares about council tax rises, bin collections, road conditions, or celebrating the best of Somerset? Who pays attention to school dinners, the cost of living, community cohesion, or even local sports victories like those …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its fundraising target, raising over £500,000 in just two years to help remove financial barriers for children wishing to join the historic Wells Cathedral …
Somerset Wildlife Trust has urgently launched an appeal to raise £535,000 for the conservation and enhancement of the Catcott Nature Reserve, a cherished flagship site located on the Somerset Levels. Having managed Catcott …