Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset street devolution parishcouncil greenspaces localgovernance housingdevelopment community publicland council

Green spaces in the growing village of Street, Somerset, will soon be managed locally as part of a newly finalized devolution deal between Somerset Council and Street Parish Council. Faced with a significant budget deficit … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove infrastructure housing development education healthcare planning government community

Significant discussions have taken place between Somerset Council and the central government regarding the delivery of essential infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing infrastructure healthhub secondaryschool somersetcouncil development planning government

Somerset Council and central government have engaged in “frank but constructive” discussions about delivering vital infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset weather metoffice temperature spring sunshine stormdave taunton glastonbury halfterm

Somerset residents can expect a brief but pleasant warm spell this week as temperatures rise to a high of 22°C on Wednesday, according to the Met Office. The sunshine and warmth will be a welcome break following the recent … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset weather temperature metoffice halfterm stormdave spring sunshine forecast climate

Somerset is set to experience a brief surge in temperatures this week, with highs reaching a pleasant 22°C ahead of the Half Term break. According to the Met Office, much of the region, including key towns such as Taunton and … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 bath rugby championscup saracens playerratings comeback joecokanasiga henryarundell ollielawrence investec sport

Bath Rugby staged an impressive comeback to defeat Saracens 31-22 in the last-16 knockout round of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup at the Recreation Ground. Despite a rocky first half where Saracens took an early 10-0 lead … Read More