Why We Should Move the Clock Change to 4pm on a Friday Saturday, March 28, 2026 daylightsaving clocks productivity sleep economy lifestyle workweek health evening tradition This Sunday at 1am, the nation will lose an hour as the clocks spring forward for Daylight Saving Time. While this biannual change is often met with groans and sleep disruptions, perhaps it’s time to reconsider when—and … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Secure the Future of Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps funding heritage culture economy volunteers arts community Four Somerset MPs have raised the alarm over the financial challenges threatening the future of the county’s cherished carnivals. Speaking at a Westminster Hall debate, they highlighted the vital economic, cultural, and … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Safeguard Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnival mps government funding volunteers economy culture heritage tourism Somerset MPs have voiced urgent calls for government action to ensure the continued vitality of the county’s historic carnivals, emphasizing their cultural importance and economic benefits amidst rising costs. During a … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Preserve Local Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps government funding volunteers community culture economy heritage Somerset’s cherished carnivals, deeply rooted in over 400 years of tradition, face mounting financial pressures that put their future at risk. Four Somerset MPs recently gathered in Westminster Hall to highlight the … Read More
New Industrial Units Approved Near M5 Bring Jobs to Bridgwater Thursday, March 19, 2026 bridgwater peninsula23 industrial employment development somerset construction economy infrastructure planning Bridgwater is set to benefit from new job opportunities as plans for additional industrial units near the M5 motorway have been approved. The Peninsula 23 Business Park, located between the River Parrett and the A38 Bristol … Read More
Is Yeovil the new Ibiza? Maybe not - but it’s definitely on the up Sunday, March 15, 2026 yeovil revival leonardo economy arts education octagon innovation community somerset Yeovil might not quite be Ibiza, Paris, or Honolulu, but this Somerset town is undeniably on the rise. Once overshadowed by uncertainty and economic challenges, Yeovil is now experiencing a much-needed revival, signaling a … Read More