A Vibrant New Café and Community Hub Supporting Young People in Cheddar Saturday, July 26, 2025 cafe community youth wellbeing support mentalhealth cheddar parents charity hub A fresh and inviting café and community hub has opened its doors in Cheddar, Somerset, dedicated to offering more than just coffee. Spearheaded by children’s mental health charity The Space, this new venue aims to be a … Read More
Trowbridge Struggles with Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Amid Community Efforts to Restore Safety Sunday, July 20, 2025 trowbridge crime antisocial violence policing community regeneration cctv youth safety Nestled in Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border, the market town of Trowbridge is renowned for its scenic parks and historic charm. However, in recent times, the town has faced growing challenges with crime and anti-social … Read More
Constituencies Where Voting by 16 and 17 Year Olds Could Decide the Election Thursday, July 17, 2025 voting youth election labour constituencies turnout politics reformuk snp conservatives Labour has announced an ambitious proposal to lower the voting age to 16 for the upcoming general election, a move that could dramatically alter the political landscape. This change would add approximately 1.55 million new … Read More
16 and 17-Year-Olds to Gain Voting Rights in Landmark Electoral Reform Thursday, July 17, 2025 voting democracy youth reform elections uk labour suffrage participation legislation The UK government is poised to introduce a groundbreaking reform that will grant voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England at the upcoming general election. This change is expected to enfranchise over a million new … Read More
MP Champions Outdoor Learning for Children with Special Needs Through Fishing Tuesday, July 15, 2025 fishing education specialneeds outdoors youth learning angling rural skills community This week, North Dorset MP Simon Hoare lent his support to a group of schoolchildren with special educational needs during a Fishing for Schools session at Todber Manor Fishery near Sturminster Newton. The event took place on … Read More
Teen Brutally Attacked at Somerset Retail Park Friday, July 11, 2025 assault somerset retailpark youth police investigation hospital witnesses cctv injuries Police are seeking witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was violently attacked at a retail park in Somerset. The victim was followed by four youths he knew, from McDonald’s to Sainsbury’s on Gravenchon Way, before being … Read More