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In praise of the latest budget, the Midsomer Norton MP Jacob Rees Mogg

By Jacob Rees-Mogg MP

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jacob Rees Mogg MP, image Conservative office

Jacob Rees Mogg claims that someone who earns £35,400 will receive a tax cut of over £900 per year.

13,000 calls made to RSPCA to report animals affected by litter

By Guest author

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

A fox cub rescued by the RSPCA in the West Midlands, Image RSPCA

Hedgehogs, deer and foxes are the mammals most likely to be impacted, says RSPCA .

People are being asked to have their say on plans to build on Bath's tufa field

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Mock-up image is from the consultation website, B&NES

The “low density” homes will be built in two clusters on each side of the field, with a “forest garden” in the middle around the flushes.

B&NES has accused the Metro Mayor of not telling it about the new WESTlocal Paulton bus

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

The announcement of the new bus in Paulton, with Liz Hardman (second from front left), Dan Norris (centre), Grant Johnson (fourth from front left) Image: John Wimperis

"A viable commercial bus service with a commercial operator, cannot go ahead because this other bus route is going to take so many of the potential customers.”.

Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia. Memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water

By Guest author

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jelly Drops inventor Lewis Hornby, with his grandmother. Image, Alzheimer's Society

It is Nutrition and Hydration Week, (11-17 March) and the Alzheimer’s Society is sharing useful tips to help ensure people living with dementia stay hydrated.

Somerset veterans can now apply for life-changing mobility support

By Guest author

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

This is Tony Williams, from Merseyside. He is now an ambassador of the Charity following the support it has given him. He is a former Army medic who was shot multiple times. The Charity supported him with a leg brace, which would have been funded through the VMF had it been running. Tony says this has transformed his life – he got married last year, can now play football with his girls, and has lost more than two stone. Image, Dave Bowers

It is believed there are around 45,000* veterans in Somerset, some of whom may be entitled to grants from the VMF, which will remain open for five years.

The Mayor of Bath will stand against Jacob Rees-Mogg for the Liberal Democrats in the next election

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

Dine Romero (centre) with Liberal Democrat supporters including Bath MP Wera Hobhouse (centre left) and Bath and North East Somerset Council leader Kevin Guy

Dine Romero will be their challenger against Jacob Rees-Mogg at the upcoming general election.

Shoscombe Primary School plants 120 native saplings in wildlife push

By Katrina Kelly

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

Parents and students at Shoscombe primary have planted a 120 sapling hedge to help wildlife, image Shoscombe School

Alongside the creation of the hedge, Shoscombe Primary School has used its funding to launch a new gardening club.

The Green group have criticised the decision to not let them bring a motion on Gaza before the council

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

Protestors in Bath on November 18 calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Image Jane Samson

Green councillors had tried to table a cross-party motion expressing the council’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza at a council meeting in November.

68% in South West oppose breeding dogs with genetic health problems

By Guest author

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

Dog breeds which may suffer, image RSPCA

The most known health issue for a flat-faced breed is brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) -.

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