'Dad Raises Concerns Over Government Plans to Cut Disability Benefits' Tuesday, April 22, 2025 advocacy disability benefits government proposal opposition community support employment poverty Mark Blaker, a parent carer from Wiveliscombe, has taken action to oppose the government’s proposal to cut disability benefits. His son, Joe, who has learning disabilities, is one of approximately a million disabled … Read More
Discover Opportunities at Somerset Jobs Fair Friday, April 11, 2025 employment countryside confidence hope job fair opportunities rural recruitment empowerment practical In challenging times, securing employment can be particularly daunting, especially for those in rural areas. The search for a job can take a toll on confidence, with the fear of rejection and unanswered applications. This … Read More
Agratas Unveils Revised Plans for Somerset's £4bn 'Gigafactory' Employment Site Friday, April 4, 2025 somerset gigafactory construction employment electric vehicles manufacturing agratas gravity development proposals Agratas has announced revised plans for the initial phase of the £4 billion ‘gigafactory’ in Somerset, with a public display of the new proposals. The facility, set within the Gravity enterprise zone between … Read More
Co-op's New Store in Somerset Town Offers Expanded Range and Services Friday, March 28, 2025 co-op store somerset bakery costa coffee local employment range fresh healthy community Co-op has unveiled its new store in Castle Cary, Somerset, signaling a significant upgrade for the town. The relocated store occupies a spacious 3,000sqft area in The Triangle, a vast improvement from its former location on … Read More
Plans for Karting Track in Keynsham Turned Down Tuesday, December 31, 2024 keynsham karting council planning warehouse employment space community refusal development The Bath and North East Somerset Council has rejected a proposal to convert a vacant warehouse in Keynsham into a karting track. TeamSport, a company with multiple karting centers across the UK, had applied to repurpose the … Read More
Young Apprentices at Hinkley Point C: From Burgers to Nuclear Power Saturday, April 20, 2024 apprentices hinkley point c nuclear construction skills training employment edf apprenticeship community From flipping burgers at McDonald’s to working on the construction of one of Europe’s largest sites, three apprentices share their experiences at Hinkley Point C. The project, set to be the UK’s first new … Read More