Monday, July 14, 2025 ofsted education primary curriculum reading send taunton leadership inclusion wellbeing

Parkfield Primary School in Taunton has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, earning high praise from Ofsted following a recent ungraded inspection in May. The inspection confirmed that the school has … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 mendip somerset staycation exmoor nature caves hiking cycling darksky geology

The Mendip Hills in Somerset have been recognized as one of the UK’s top underrated staycation destinations, according to tourism experts at cottages.com. Often described as “Somerset’s best-kept secret,” … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 flooding bradford-on-avon environmentagency floodresilience floodmanagement stormbert floodscheme communitypreparedness historicpreservation funding

A long-anticipated flood defence project for Bradford-on-Avon has been declared financially unviable due to a sharp increase in estimated costs. The Environment Agency (EA), together with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 chewmagna gasupgrade infrastructure community utilities energy hydrogen sustainability safety construction

Chew Magna residents are invited to a drop-in session to learn about a vital £100,000 gas network upgrade starting this July. Wales & West Utilities will host the event at Chew Magna Village Hall on Silver Street on … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 bats conservation urbanization wildlife housing mitigation planning wiltshire biodiversity development

Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new strategy designed to protect the bat populations in West Wiltshire from the pressures of urban expansion. The Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy, discussed at the council’s … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 holt housing development planning somerset bewleyhomes community greenspace parishcouncil wiltshire

Bewley Homes has received planning permission to develop 88 new houses on the edge of Holt, situated between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham. The approval followed thoughtful revisions to the original plans, which faced … Read More