Thursday, September 25, 2025 hmo bath housing planning council overdevelopment twerton sharedhousing residents localpolicy

Bath and North East Somerset Council has unanimously rejected plans to convert a three-bedroom prefabricated home in Twerton into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The proposal, submitted by developer Rivers … Read More

Thursday, September 25, 2025 ofsted primary community education gardening reading literacy leadership inclusion environment

Lydeard St Lawrence Primary School, a small village school near Taunton with just 36 pupils, has recently been rated Good in all key areas by Ofsted. The inspection, conducted in June, applauded the school for its high … Read More

Thursday, September 25, 2025 childcare nurseries education government funding earlyyears families costofliving support workforce

Since the start of the new term, over 55,000 children across the South West have benefited from government-funded childcare places, a move hailed by ministers as a critical step in easing the cost of living for working … Read More

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Yeovil Town continued their strong form in the National League, securing a commanding 4-1 win against Aldershot at the EBB Stadium. This victory marks their third win in the last five matches, signaling a positive turnaround … Read More

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Former Dorset Police Constable Mark Haseman has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a public hearing that uncovered multiple serious breaches of professional conduct. The response officer was found to have engaged … Read More

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 m5 traffic crash collision delays emergency motorway accident response alerts

A multi-vehicle collision has brought traffic to a standstill on the M5 motorway. Motorists are advised to anticipate heavy delays and consider alternative routes while emergency services respond to the scene. Authorities …