Farmborough Church Primary School shines with Ofsted’s commendation for its inclusive environment and strong leadership Primary School Earns Ofsted Praise for Excellence and Inclusion Bath: Farmborough Church Primary School just got a big thumbs up from Ofsted! They were praised for their strong leadership and inclusive atmosphere. It’s great to see a school where kids…
Glastonbury’s council tax is set to increase, raising concerns among residents about the impact on their finances and public services. Council Tax Hike Expected to Face Backlash as Costs Continue to Rise Glastonbury: The town council has decided to raise its precept, pushing the total over £1 million. This has many folks worried about how…
Get ready for a week of train delays in Somerset due to essential maintenance work Disruption Ahead: Somerset Trains Face Main Line Closure Next Week Taunton: So, here’s the scoop. Starting February 3, there’s going to be some serious train disruption in Somerset. Great Western Railway is doing some much-needed engineering work, and it’s going…
Frome is gearing up for an exciting transformation with the Cheese and Grain expansion, aiming to boost its creative scene and attract talent. World Famous Music Venue Expansion Set to Make Somerset Town a Creative Hotspot Frome: Big changes are coming to the Cheese and Grain, a beloved music venue. They’re planning an expansion that…
Once a forgotten village, Babington is now buzzing with celebrity weddings and visits Tiny Somerset Village Transforms into a Celebrity Hotspot Over Time Somerset: This little village, Babington, has become quite the celebrity hangout. It’s home to the exclusive Babington House, a favorite spot for weddings among the rich and famous. Even though it’s tiny,…
North Somerset is adding 22 historic sites to its Local Heritage List, ensuring they receive the protection they deserve Heritage Sites in Somerset at Risk and in Need of Protection North Somerset: So, guess what? They’re adding 22 new historic sites to the Local Heritage List! This list is super important because it highlights places…
The plan for 530 new homes in Bridgwater may face delays as the site is now up for sale, raising concerns about the project’s future. Major 530 New Homes Near M5 Plan Could Be Delayed as Site Hits Market Bridgwater: So, there’s some news about a big housing project in town. They were planning to…
Weston-super-Mare is set for a £20 million makeover to transform its image and attract visitors with trendy new features One of the UK’s ‘worst seaside towns’ plans to become ‘Shoreditch-on-the-sea’ Weston-super-Mare: This seaside town, often called one of the worst in the UK, is gearing up for a big change. They’ve got a £20 million…
A man has been sentenced to 21 years for a brutal attack on an infant, leaving the child with severe disabilities and no chance of recovery. Man Shows No Remorse for Monstrous Attack Leaving Baby Disabled Taunton: A man named Tom Kember, just 27 years old, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for…
Bristol police are facing a frustrating delay in training officers to carry naloxone, an antidote for opioid overdoses, due to health concerns. Bristol Police Face Delay in Naloxone Training for Opioid Overdoses Bristol: There’s been a bit of a hiccup in getting police officers trained to carry naloxone, the lifesaving antidote for opioid overdoses. Apparently,…
Bridgwater’s festive spirit shines as carnival clubs raise funds for local charities, spreading joy and goodwill throughout the community Bridgwater Carnival Clubs Generously Support Local Charities This Season Bridgwater: The holiday season has brought a wave of kindness to local charities. Thanks to the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee, a Christmas Sleigh collection raised an…
Glastonbury faces uncertainty as planning issues and land disputes create tension among residents and local officials Planning Fears and Land Disputes Leave Glastonbury Town in Limbo Glastonbury: The town is in a bit of a pickle right now. Planning applications are getting turned down, and folks are worried about land disputes. At a recent meeting,…
Minehead is set to take control of its green spaces, ensuring better local management and saving costs for Somerset Council Somerset Town’s Green Spaces Saved by New Devolution Deal Minehead: Big news for the town! Starting April 1, Minehead will manage its green spaces more locally thanks to a new devolution deal with the town…
Residents are urging Somerset Council to address dangerous traffic lights that have caused near-misses at a busy junction Somerset Village Residents Demand Changes to Hazardous Traffic Lights Ruishton: Folks in this small Somerset village are pretty worried about the traffic lights at the Ruishton Lane crossroads. They’re calling on Somerset Council to step in and…
A small village in Somerset is taking action to protect its rare butterfly species through community efforts and conservation projects Small Somerset Village on a Mission to Save Its Rarest Butterflies Quantocks: There’s a buzz of excitement in the air as folks in Somerset come together to save their butterflies. Conservationists and local leaders are…
A small village in Somerset faces the possibility of 30 new homes despite local opposition and a recent planning refusal Small Somerset Village May Still See 30 ‘Damaging’ Homes Built Keinton Mandeville: A small village in Somerset is in a bit of a pickle over a proposed housing development. Galion Homes wants to build 30…
The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings as Storm Éowyn approaches, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the South West Somerset Storm Eowyn TRIPLE Warning Issued by Met Office Ahead of Gales Somerset: The Met Office is sounding the alarm with new weather warnings as Storm Éowyn heads our way. They’re predicting some…
Exciting news for Taunton as plans for 90 new homes get the green light, paving the way for a vibrant community. Final Stage of Major Taunton Housing Estate Approved for Development Taunton: The final stage of a big housing project is moving forward. Plans for 90 new homes at Hartnells Farm have just been approved.…
Weston-super-Mare is gearing up for a major transformation with a £20m investment aimed at revitalizing the town and attracting visitors. Seaside Town Set for £20m Revamp After Being Named One of UK’s Worst Weston-super-Mare: This seaside town, once home to John Cleese, is getting a major makeover. It’s been called one of the worst holiday…
Residents in rural Somerset face poor connectivity, impacting businesses and daily life Small Somerset Villages Left Behind as Entire Community Fails to Connect Frome: It’s tough out there for the small villages in Somerset. They’re really struggling with slow internet and spotty phone signals. It’s like they’ve been cut off from the rest of the…
