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
Fire Set by Youths at Abandoned Bath Building Near Hospital Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bath fire arson youth police emergency hospital building investigation cctv A fire was deliberately set at an abandoned building undergoing redevelopment near St Martin’s Hospital in Bath on December 23. Emergency services responded to the blaze at the derelict site on Clara Cross Lane, where … Read More
'Inspiring' Young Journalists Keep Jill Dando's Legacy Alive Monday, December 22, 2025 jilldando journalism legacy youth inspiration broadcasting tribute newsroom westonsupermare plaque A ceremony honoring Jill Dando’s enduring legacy took place recently with the unveiling of a blue plaque at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare where she began her journey as a journalist. The tribute celebrates Dando’s … Read More
Aria Thorpe Murder Investigation: Key Developments as Boy Appears in Court Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ariathorpe murder investigation court police justice youth crime legal community The investigation into the tragic murder of Aria Thorpe has taken a significant turn as a boy appeared in court this week in connection with the case. Authorities have been working diligently to piece together the … Read More
No Wider Threat to Public Following Arrest in Weston-Super-Mare Girl’s Murder Tuesday, December 16, 2025 weston-super-mare avon somerset police murder investigation youth community safety crime Avon and Somerset Police have reassured the public that there is no broader threat following the tragic stabbing and death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-Super-Mare. A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder … Read More
Somerset Schools Rally Behind Children in Need with Colour, Coins, and Cha-Cha-Chas Saturday, November 22, 2025 somerset childreninneed schools fundraising pudsey community kindness charity dance youth Schools throughout Somerset united in a vibrant show of support for Children in Need, contributing to the nationwide £45 million fundraising effort. Pupils and staff embraced the spirit of the cause by wearing iconic Pudsey … Read More