Taunton Students Triumph in National Biology Challenge Tuesday, July 15, 2025 biology competition education achievement science students awards taunton curriculum biologychallenge Two Year 9 students from Taunton School have distinguished themselves among over 42,000 competitors by earning gold awards in the highly regarded 2025 Biology Challenge. This achievement places Elena and Lucie among the UK’s … Read More
MP Champions Outdoor Learning for Children with Special Needs Through Fishing Tuesday, July 15, 2025 fishing education specialneeds outdoors youth learning angling rural skills community This week, North Dorset MP Simon Hoare lent his support to a group of schoolchildren with special educational needs during a Fishing for Schools session at Todber Manor Fishery near Sturminster Newton. The event took place on … Read More
Approval Granted for 120 New Parking Spaces to Support Hinkley Point C Workforce Near Rugby Club Tuesday, July 15, 2025 hinkleypointc parking bridgwater rugby construction workforce somerset infrastructure transport community sport Plans to create 120 additional parking spaces near Bridgwater’s Albion Rugby Football Club in Somerset have been approved to support the growing workforce at Hinkley Point C, the new nuclear power station under construction. … Read More
New Shop Showcasing Local Artists Opens This Week in Shepton Mallet Tuesday, July 15, 2025 sheptonmallet artistry localartists creativity community popupshop highstreet regeneration workshops makers This Thursday, Shepton Mallet welcomes The Artistry, a captivating new shop at 37 Town Street dedicated to showcasing the talents of over 30 local artists and makers. The launch event invites the public to discover unique … Read More
Huge £3.5m Investment in Walking, Cycling, and Wheeling Projects Across the West of England Tuesday, July 15, 2025 investment cycling walking wheeling infrastructure active-travel westofengland transport sustainability community The West of England is set to boost its commitment to sustainable, active travel with an additional £3.5 million investment in walking, cycling, and wheeling projects. This significant funding will support a range of … Read More
Somerset Council Sells £90m in Assets and Plans £35m More Amid Financial Crisis Tuesday, July 15, 2025 somerset council assets investment financial socialcare property sales vacancy tenants Somerset Council sold over £90 million worth of assets last financial year and plans to generate an additional £35 million through further sales by March 2026. The council has been grappling with a financial emergency since … Read More