Greggs Launches New Store in Chard Just in Time for Halloween Friday, October 24, 2025 greggs chard bakery halloween sausageroll vegan pumpkin takeaway delivery jobs Greggs has officially opened its latest store in Chard, delighting fans just in time for Halloween. This exciting new location has created 13 jobs, boosting the local economy while offering a full range of classic Greggs … Read More
Bath Student Shines with Top Honor in Civil Engineering Placement Award Friday, October 24, 2025 engineering civilengineering placement award universityofbath kierconstruction leadership womeninstem infrastructure studentachievement Niamh Butterfield, a structural and architectural engineering student at the University of Bath, has been celebrated for her remarkable achievements during her industrial placement year. She was awarded the Industrial … Read More
Live: M5 Traffic Halted After Crash Near Taunton Friday, October 24, 2025 m5 taunton crash traffic delays accident emergency commuters roadblock transport Traffic on the M5 near Taunton has come to a complete standstill following a crash that occurred earlier today. Drivers are currently facing significant delays as emergency services work at the scene. Motorists are advised to …
Farewell to Paul Wynne: A Legacy of Leadership and Community in Frome Friday, October 24, 2025 retirement leadership community frome localgovernment greenspaces townclerk communityresilience publicservice legacy After nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to Frome, Paul Wynne, the town clerk of Frome Town Council, is retiring on Friday, October 24. Throughout his 18-year tenure—15 of those as town clerk—Paul has been … Read More
Frome’s Christmas Lights Illuminate Call for Men to End Violence Against Women Friday, October 24, 2025 frome whiteribbon violenceprevention genderequality community christmas men ambassadors training campaign This Christmas, Frome’s festive decorations will carry a powerful message of solidarity and change. In support of White Ribbon Day on Tuesday, November 25, Frome Town Council and the community are spearheading a town-wide … Read More
Charity Founder Julie Matthews Honoured with British Empire Medal for Mental Health Advocacy Friday, October 24, 2025 charity mentalhealth peersupport community watchcio recognition volunteering conservation wellbeing somerset Julie Matthews, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chard-based charity Watch CIO, has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal in recognition of her unwavering commitment to mental health support. The award … Read More