Autistic Man, 25, Dies After Balcony Fall Following Argument with Carer Monday, December 15, 2025 autism suicide care coroner mentalhealth riskassessment hospitality welfare disability tragicdeath A coroner has criticised the behavior of a carer who argued with Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man, hours before he tragically died from a fall off a hotel balcony in Tenerife. Jamie, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, … Read More
Somerset Reindeer Ranch Responds to Council’s Zoo Licensing Dispute Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset reindeer ranch licensing council agriculture welfare zoo defra animalrights Somerset Reindeer Ranch has spoken out following a licensing dispute with Somerset Council that threatens the future of their beloved reindeer herd. Sarah Sutton, 51, the reindeer herder and owner, revealed that the council’s … Read More
Council cut to tax reduction scheme risks pushing more residents into poverty Sunday, December 7, 2025 nortsomerset counciltax poverty budgetcuts localgovernment austerity socialsupport fundingcrisis consultation welfare North Somerset Council is contemplating cuts to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save £500,000, a move that local officials warn could drive more residents into deeper poverty. The council is grappling with … Read More
999 Staff Devastated After Ambulance Patient Fatally Struck on M5 Monday, December 1, 2025 ambulance motorway emergency investigation police fatality m5 ambulancecrew iopc welfare A tragic incident on the M5 motorway has left emergency service workers deeply shaken after an ambulance patient lost his life despite their urgent efforts. Shortly after 11 pm on Sunday, November 30, an 18-year-old man … Read More
Man, 18, Dies in Tragic M5 Motorway Collision After Exiting Ambulance Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 ambulance collision fatality emergency police investigation motorway accident welfare An 18-year-old man tragically lost his life on the M5 motorway Sunday night after exiting an ambulance and being struck by a vehicle. At 11:04 pm on November 30, emergency services were alerted when the patient left an … Read More
Golden Economic Rule and Tax Cuts Announced During Somerset Visit Thursday, October 16, 2025 economy taxcuts housing conservatives savings smallbusiness welfare nationalinsurance infrastructure deficit In a significant visit to the Somerset village of Cannington, shadow chancellor Mel Stride MP engaged with local businesses and residents, addressing pressing economic concerns and unveiling key Conservative policies focused … Read More