PadelStars Opens in Taunton, Sparking Local Passion for the Fast-Growing Sport Sunday, October 19, 2025 padel taunton padelstars sport community tennis squash recreation accessibility social “You try it once and you’re hooked.” That’s how Andy Knee describes padel—a rapidly rising sport that’s gaining popularity across Spain, Sweden, and now throughout the UK. This autumn, Andy is bringing the excitement of padel … Read More
Clarks Village Ice Rink Returns This Christmas for a Magical Festive Experience Tuesday, October 14, 2025 clarksvillage icerink christmas festive skating somerset events family shopping accessibility Christmas is fast approaching, and Clarks Village in Somerset is ready to spread festive cheer with the return of its much-loved ice rink. For the fourth consecutive year, the 550-square-metre undercover ice rink will open … Read More
Storm-Wrecked Classroom Rebuilt Through Love and Community Spirit Monday, October 13, 2025 school community classroom stormbert education reconstruction resilience accessibility ilchester gratitude Ilchester Community Primary School buzzes with excitement as pupils prepare to enter their new classroom, Ladybird Lodge, nearly a year after Storm Bert ripped the roof off their previous mobile classroom. Named in heartfelt … Read More
Save Our Hydropool Appeal Launched to Preserve Taunton’s Essential Therapy Pool Sunday, October 12, 2025 hydrotherapy fundraising taunton disability neurodiversity therapy community rehabilitation accessibility charity The vital hydrotherapy pool at Compass Wellbeing in Taunton, a lifeline for dozens of disabled children and adults each week, faces closure without urgent repairs costing £35,000. Since opening in 2017, this much-valued … Read More
Exmoor National Park Aims to Boost Visitor Numbers Amid Transport Challenges Sunday, October 12, 2025 exmoor tourism nationalpark visitors transport sustainability cycling economy survey accessibility Exmoor National Park is striving to attract more visitors, but transport challenges persist. According to the Exmoor National Park Authority’s (ENPA) 2024/25 visitor survey, nearly half of the visitors say nothing would … Read More
‘Tax on disabled’ overturned as free parking returns for Blue Badge holders Thursday, October 9, 2025 bluebadge disabled parking wiltshire council accessibility inclusion disabilityrights liberaldemocrats conservatives Wiltshire Council’s Liberal Democrats have successfully overturned a controversial policy implemented by their Conservative predecessors, restoring free parking for Blue Badge holders in council car parks. The decision, made … Read More