No Shops in Taunton’s Orchard Grove Estate Until 1,000 Homes Completed Friday, March 27, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development community planning somerset facilities infrastructure developers Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between … Read More
Somerset Hospital Maternity Unit Deemed ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ Amid Mould Concerns Tuesday, March 17, 2026 somerset maternity hospital musgrove trust nhs mould safety healthcare facilities Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued an apology after it emerged that a newborn baby was placed in a maternity ward at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, where mould was present on the ceiling and walls. The Trust confirmed … Read More
Yeovil College Unveils State-of-the-Art Construction Centre in £60 Million Revamp Friday, February 27, 2026 yeovil college construction education training facilities students industry vocational transformation Yeovil College has officially opened its new cutting-edge Construction Centre, a key highlight of an ambitious £60 million transformation project aimed at enhancing the learning environment and resources for its students. The … Read More
Bath's Public Toilets Ranked Second Dirtiest in Britain Despite Entry Fees Friday, November 14, 2025 publictoilets hygiene bath cleanliness facilities waste accessibility reviews fees publichealth Bath has been ranked as having the second dirtiest public toilets in Britain, according to recent research conducted by Business Waste. The World Heritage City received a hygiene score of just 2.1 out of 100, despite 11 out … 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
Taunton School’s First Giving Day Raises Over £415,000 to Support Student Projects Tuesday, September 30, 2025 fundraising education community donations students taunton music facilities assistance events Taunton School proudly announces the success of its inaugural Giving Day, raising an impressive £415,000 through 418 generous donations. This achievement not only exceeded the initial target of £250,000 from 200 donors but … Read More