Children growing up in rural and semi-rural areas across the UK are being “systematically failed” by an education system largely designed around urban needs, MPs warned in a heated Westminster Hall debate on May 7. With …
This summer, Somerset’s Gauge Museum will transport families into the heart of a quirky dinosaur-themed performance inspired by one of history’s most famous fossil discoveries. On Saturday, June 21, visitors at Platform 1, …
For students at Clevedon School in North Somerset, the era of attending classes in tents is drawing to a close. Since 2023, when HAC—a material with structural concerns similar to RAAC—was detected in their school building, …
In Somerset, a creative NHS outreach initiative is capturing the imaginations of primary school children by using teddy bears and miniature medical kits to introduce a wide range of healthcare careers. Amid growing …
Arts Council England has once again recognised the significant impact of Bridgwater Carnival on the local community by awarding a grant of £18,291 to support the organisation’s upcoming activities. In 2025, the carnival’s …
With the arrival of warmer weather across Britain, temperatures are forecasted to consistently exceed 20 degrees Celsius in several regions over the coming weeks. While many will enjoy the spring sunshine outdoors, …
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, schools across Somerset offered a heartfelt tribute by stepping back in time to honor this significant moment in history. Pupils and staff immersed themselves in a …
Clevedon School in Somerset may soon replace the two marquees that have served as classrooms for almost two years with a new temporary school block. This move comes as a response to structural safety issues caused by high …
Fosse Way House, a residential care facility that has supported vulnerable children exclusively from Fosse Way School in Radstock for over twenty years, is set to close after Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) …
Holway Park Community Primary School, a warmly inclusive school in Taunton, Somerset, is drawing attention for its supportive atmosphere and engaged pupils, but is now under scrutiny following an Ofsted inspection that …
This summer, Longleat Safari Park is making waves by welcoming hippos back for the first time in over 40 years. The park’s brand-new, luxurious ‘Hippodrome’ – a specially designed habitat – is ready to host its newest …
A major new educational development is underway near the former Weston Airfield site in Weston-super-Mare. Airfield Primary Academy, named in honor of the historic airfield, will be constructed by Willmott Dixon Construction …
As the nation observes the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge is proud to honour its extraordinary resident, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London in July 1921, …
As the nation commemorates 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge honors one of its most inspiring residents, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London, in July 1921, Alice was …
Yeovil College has celebrated a significant milestone in its ambitious £60 million “Big Build” project with the topping-out ceremony of its new Construction Innovation Centre. This state-of-the-art facility is set to …