Eight-Year Planning Battle Ends with Approval of 112 New Homes in Taunton Wednesday, March 11, 2026 taunton gladman housing planning development somerset affordable infrastructure environment construction After more than eight years of planning disputes, Gladman Developments has finally received approval to build 112 new homes on land adjacent to Pyrland Farm, off Cheddon Road, on the northern edge of Taunton, Somerset. The … Read More
Rugby Coach Praises Team’s Epic Fight Despite Narrow Semi-Final Defeat Tuesday, March 10, 2026 rugby schools continentaltyres cup semifinal millfield u15 youthsport coaching development sport Millfield School’s U15 rugby coach, Daniel Martin, expressed immense pride in his team’s valiant effort despite their narrow 24-21 defeat by Whitgift School in the semi-final of the Continental Tyres Schools Cup at Aylesbury … Read More
Rugby Coach Praises His Team’s Grit After Narrow Semi-Final Defeat Tuesday, March 10, 2026 rugby schools millfield whitgift u15 schoolsrugby cup england development competition sport Millfield School’s rugby coach, Daniel Martin, expressed deep pride in his team’s valiant effort despite their heartbreaking 24-21 defeat to Whitgift School in the Continental Tyres Schools U15 Cup semi-final. Held at … Read More
Former Oscar Mayer Factory in Chard Deliberately Set Ablaze Monday, March 9, 2026 oscarmayer chard fire arson somerset factory abandoned emergency development police A former Oscar Mayer factory in Chard, Somerset, was deliberately set on fire, causing a large blaze that illuminated the town with an orange glow. The fire broke out at approximately 6:22 pm on Sunday, March 8, originating … Read More
Somerset Nursery Praised for Safety and Warmth but Urged to Improve Learning Outcomes Sunday, March 8, 2026 ofsted nursery somerset childcare inclusion development behaviour education earlyyears curriculum Cuddles & Care Children’s Day Nursery in Ilminster, Somerset, has been described by Ofsted as a “safe, welcoming space” where children form warm, trusting relationships with staff. The inspectors acknowledged the … Read More
Noise Concerns Surround New Padel Courts Proposal Near Bath Friday, March 6, 2026 padel bath noise planning sports council bathampton recreation village development sport A proposal to build padel courts near Bath has reignited controversy as local residents express concerns about potential noise impacts. Despite the absence of any padel courts within Bath itself, attempts to introduce the … Read More