Rugby Legend Gill Burns to Lead Charity Match Honoring Teen Victim of Drink-Driving Friday, November 7, 2025 rugby charity drinkdriving roadsafety memorial womensports community fundraiser animalwelfare education sport This November, the Beth Branson Memorial Match & Fundraiser returns for its third year, bringing together community spirit, rugby passion, and a powerful message against drink-driving. The event honors 19-year-old Bethany … Read More
New primary school in Chard offers vital educational opportunity amid consultation concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard primaryschool education holyroodacademy consultation housingdevelopment catchment community construction somerset The proposal to build a new primary school in the heart of Chard has been described as an “incredible opportunity” by Dave MacCormick, headteacher of Holyrood Academy. The planned school aims to meet the growing demand for … Read More
New Primary School in Chard Offers 'Incredible Opportunity' Amid Consultation Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard education primaryschool holyroodacademy development consultation schoolplanning community housing somerset Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be … Read More
Affordable Homes Cut in Revised Plans for Bridgwater Development Wednesday, November 5, 2025 bridgwater housing affordablehomes development persimmon planning somerset council transport education Revised plans for a major housing development in Bridgwater reveal a sharp reduction in affordable homes, sparking concerns among local councils and residents. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley originally won outline planning … Read More
‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath’s Primary Schools Monday, November 3, 2025 schoolstreets safety bath traffic children cycling environment council community education Starting in early 2026, children attending several primary schools in Bath could benefit from safer, healthier journeys thanks to the city’s introduction of its first “school streets.” Bath and North East Somerset Council is … Read More
Boarding Boost as Taunton School’s Major Expansion Rises Above Ground Monday, November 3, 2025 boarding expansion taunton construction school development facilities campus education architecture Taunton School, one of Somerset’s premier independent schools, is making significant strides with its ambitious expansion plan, as the new 140-bed boarding house begins to take shape above ground. Having completed the … Read More