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
Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Debate Amid Climate and Economic Concerns Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bristol airport expansion climate economy netzero aviation pollution jobs planning Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by … Read More
Playing Fields at Holyrood Academy to Make Way for New Primary School in Chard Tuesday, October 21, 2025 chard education housing primaryschool development playingfields somersetcouncil infrastructure expansion community Somerset Council has confirmed that Holyrood Academy is “highly likely” to lose some of its playing fields to accommodate a new primary school in Chard. The decision comes as part of the extensive development … Read More
Small Somerset Village Near A303 Set for 15% Expansion with New Housing Development Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development planning affordablehousing infrastructure environment community expansion A small village in Somerset, Queen Camel, located near the A303, is poised to grow by nearly 15% following the approval of a significant housing development. The Case family originally submitted outline plans in August 2019 … Read More
Somerset Village Pub on A36 Road Acquired by Abbey Ales Brewery Tuesday, October 14, 2025 abbeyales brewery pub somerset standerwick a36 hospitality craftbeer finedining expansion Abbey Ales, a renowned Bath-based brewery, has officially acquired its fifth venue, The Bell at Standerwick, situated on the busy A36 Bath to Salisbury Road near Frome. This purchase marks a significant step in the … Read More
Chilton Bridge School Set to Expand Amid Rising Demand for Special Needs Education Wednesday, October 8, 2025 specialneeds education expansion ofsted boardingschool inclusion disabilities yeovil curriculum staff Chilton Bridge School, a private boarding institution in Yeovil catering to children and young people with special needs, is preparing to expand its enrollment as revealed in a recent Ofsted report. Currently, the school … Read More