Council Refutes Reform UK’s Misleading Claims on Asylum Seeker Students at Bridgwater School Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset bridgwater asylum education reformuk robertblake migration localgovernment schools immigration Somerset Council has officially rejected claims by Reform UK that one in five pupils at Robert Blake Secondary School in Bridgwater are asylum seekers housed at the nearby Holiday Inn in North Petherton. The Holiday Inn, … Read More
Shepton Mallet Prison Welcomes Families with 'Kids Go Free' This February Half Term Saturday, January 17, 2026 sheptonmallet prison family history somerset halfterm tourism education kidsfree experience This February half term, Shepton Mallet Prison is inviting families to explore its unique and historic site with a fantastic ‘kids go free’ promotion. From February 14 to 22, children can enter the prison free of charge when … Read More
Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Plans for 620 Somerset Homes Secure Second Approval Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning phosphates community infrastructure affordablehousing education Plans for a transformative development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have gained local council approval for the second time. This large-scale project by C. G. Fry and Son, in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall … Read More
NHS Urges Parents to Follow Health Guidelines as School Term Begins Tuesday, January 6, 2026 nhs parents children school health covid-19 measles illness education hygiene As schools reopen across the UK this week, the NHS has issued important guidance to help parents decide if their child should attend school or stay home when feeling unwell. Through a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the … Read More
95 New Affordable Homes Proposed Near Chard Monday, January 5, 2026 affordable housing chard livewest development planning selfbuild somerset education crossman Nearly 100 new affordable homes could soon be built near Chard, pending approval of updated plans. The Crossman Group secured outline permission in March 2024 to develop 95 homes along the B3167 Perry Street, situated on the … Read More