A vast new data centre, spanning an area larger than 180 football pitches, could soon be constructed near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater. Express Distribution Park Ltd, a local company, submitted preliminary plans on Christmas …
The acute pain team at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is now spending more quality time with patients and less on paperwork, thanks to a newly implemented digital system funded by charitable donations. This purpose-built …
Broadcaster ITV has intensified its cost-cutting measures following a steep decline in half-year profits. The company, known for popular shows like Britain’s Got Talent and Love Island, announced an additional £15 million in …
NatWest has confirmed plans to close an additional 55 locations, including 52 bank branches and three mobile banking vans. This follows the closure of 54 branches earlier in the year, highlighting a continued trend towards …
North Somerset Council is aiming to leverage AI technology to reduce administrative workload as outlined in its new “digital technology strategy” set to be presented to the council executive on April 30. The twelve-page …
SomersetLive pays heartfelt tribute to 42 beloved residents from the region, commemorating their lives in the latest funeral and death notices. These individuals, who shared deep connections with the community, are remembered …
In response to a request from the Department for Transport (DfT) under the government’s ‘bus back better’ initiative, Somerset County Council has allocated up to £510,000 for the construction of a ‘rural mobility hub’. This …
After several years of planning and construction, the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) in Taunton is set to welcome its first tenants within weeks. The Somerset County Council initiated the £11m project in …
Taunton’s long-awaited digital innovation hub, the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI), is set to open in early May after more than two years of construction. The Somerset County Council commenced the construction …