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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 southsomerset carnival sheds planning community ilminster culture construction storage countryside

The future of South Somerset’s cherished carnival circuit is gaining renewed hope following the approval of plans for a new facility dedicated to the construction and storage of carnival carts. Spanning towns such as Chard, … Read More

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 southsomerset carnival storage construction planning community culture council heritage somerset

The future of South Somerset’s carnival scene is set to improve with the approval of plans for a new facility dedicated to constructing and storing carnival carts. This development offers a much-needed solution to the … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 burnham rugby somerset unityholidays sponsorship victory clevedon community youth kit sport

Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club marked a significant milestone by unveiling their new warm-up kit, proudly sponsored by Unity Holidays, as they dominated Clevedon with a 28-7 victory in Somerset Division 1’s top-of-the-table … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 yeovil education school construction sustainability netzero planning community environment architecture

The construction of a new replacement school in northern Yeovil is set to be completed by summer 2027, following the approval of amended plans. Milford Junior School, originally built in the early 1950s on Glenthorne Avenue, … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 yeovil school education sustainability construction carbonnetzero milford biodiversity planning community

Plans for a new Milford Junior School in northern Yeovil have been approved, with construction slated for completion by summer 2027. The replacement school will serve 420 pupils and is designed to provide a modern, … Read More

Sunday, January 25, 2026 tributes funerals somerset obituaries memorials remembrance donations community deathnotices funeralservices

Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media has long been a cherished tradition. We are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these significant announcements with the community. Each funeral notice … Read More