A horse was stolen from a field in Simonsbath, Exmoor, while a funeral was taking place in the village. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the horse was taken between 1:15 PM and 3:15 PM on Thursday, March 12. The theft …
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 …
A nationwide search is currently underway for a missing 12-year-old girl. Police have raised serious concerns for her welfare and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating her. The …
Lacey, a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing, has been found safe following an urgent police appeal. Authorities had expressed concern for her welfare and urged the public to assist in locating her. After a dedicated …
The UK central government has pledged to cover up to 90 percent of Somerset Council’s escalating deficit related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), substantially lowering the threat of imminent insolvency …
Recent government data reveals that approximately 1.4 million people currently receive Pension Credit, a benefit that offers more than just financial assistance. This support also unlocks access to various perks designed to …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Model and television personality Katie Price has once again found herself under scrutiny from animal rights group PETA, who have dubbed her the “grim reaper” following the addition of a new dog to her household. This comes …
Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has issued a call for immediate intervention to address the precarious living conditions of hundreds residing in caravans around Glastonbury. Describing these …
Staff at Rock and Rollers Day Nursery in Wells are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Ofsted, which rated the nursery ‘Good’ across all categories. The nursery, which cares for 76 children aged 0 to 4, was …