Frome Residents Displaced After Fire Devastates Block of Flats Thursday, December 4, 2025 fire frome evacuation selwoodhousing emergency housing temporaryaccommodation investigation communitysupport damage A damaging fire forced residents out of their homes at Edmund Park Estate on Marigold Road, Frome, on the evening of Wednesday, December 3. The blaze began around 7:50 pm in a second-floor flat, quickly spreading and causing … Read More
Beloved Bath Bike Workshop Closes Amid Rising Costs and Shifting Market Saturday, November 1, 2025 julianhouse bikeworkshop bath charity socialenterprise homelessness cycling refurbishedbikes covid19impact communitysupport Julian House has announced the permanent closure of its Bath-based Bike Workshop on Corn Street, citing escalating operational costs, declining sales, and a challenging post-pandemic environment. Established in 2011, the Bike … Read More
Somerset’s Alcombe Tandoori Crowned Best UK Restaurant at Curry Life Awards 2025 Saturday, October 18, 2025 alcombetandoori currylifeawards indiancuisine minehead somerset restaurantawards jubarahmed curryindustry communitysupport britishfood Alcombe Tandoori, a cherished Indian restaurant in Minehead, Somerset, has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s finest, claiming the prestigious Best Restaurant of the Year award at the 2025 Curry Life Awards. The … Read More
Holy Trinity Pupils Enjoy Healthier Meals and Reduced Food Waste After Kitchen Upgrade Thursday, October 16, 2025 holytrinity primaryschool schoolmeals nutrition foodwaste kitchenupgrade taunton education wellbeing communitysupport Holy Trinity Primary School in Taunton has transformed its lunchtime experience by replacing outsourced catering with a brand-new on-site kitchen. This change allows meals to be freshly prepared daily using high-quality … Read More
Boy, 14, Embraces Life with Courage After Devastating Brain Cancer Diagnosis Monday, September 8, 2025 braincancer courage memory makingmemories communitysupport donations childhoodcancer highbridge fundraising love Harvey, a brave 14-year-old from Highbridge, is choosing to focus on making unforgettable memories after receiving the heartbreaking news that he has Grade 4 brain cancer. This is a cruel recurrence, as Harvey first battled … Read More
Taunton Rallies Amid Local Shop Closures with New Business Growth and Community Spirit Saturday, August 9, 2025 taunton closures highstreet independentbusinesses localeconomy businessgrowth cafes communitysupport restaurants revitalization Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, … Read More