MP Praises NHS Staff at Frome Community Hospital for Saving Her Husband’s Life Monday, June 29, 2026 nhs community hospital healthcare somerset frome anaphylaxis icb reform rural Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East Somerset, has publicly expressed her gratitude to the NHS staff at Frome Community Hospital who saved her husband’s life after he suffered an anaphylactic shock earlier … Read More
Housing Developers Urged to Fund Permanent Pumps to Combat Somerset Flooding Monday, June 29, 2026 somerset flooding pumping infrastructure environment developers funding drainage stormchandra community Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water … Read More
School Once Rated 'Inadequate' Now Celebrated as a Thriving Learning Environment Monday, June 29, 2026 school education ofsted improvement leadership wellbeing community students achievement inclusivity Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport has emerged from its previous ‘Inadequate’ rating to receive an outstanding Ofsted inspection report, marking a remarkable turnaround. The latest assessment describes the school as a “happy, … Read More
From Inadequate to Outstanding: Huish Episcopi Academy's Remarkable Transformation Monday, June 29, 2026 education ofsted schoolimprovement studentsuccess inclusion leadership wellbeing achievement community resilience Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport has made a remarkable turnaround. Just two years after being rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted in 2022, the school now enjoys a glowing reputation as a “happy, positive and safe … Read More
Much-Loved Son, Brother, and Fiancé, 32, Among This Week’s Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, June 28, 2026 funerals tributes memorial obituaries sussex sadness community remembrance donations bereavement Announcing the passing of a loved one through local media is a respected tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with these significant announcements. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website … Read More
Much-loved Son, Brother, and Fiance Among Recent Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, June 28, 2026 funeral obituary memorial tribute somerset bereavement remembrance condolences death community Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news has long been a valued tradition, and we are honoured to be trusted with these important announcements. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website … Read More