Keir Starmer Launches Free Breakfast Clubs at 750 Schools Tuesday, April 22, 2025 keir starmer breakfast clubs parents schools childcare funding education rollout government families Today, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, launched the rollout of new free breakfast clubs at 750 schools nationwide. The initiative aims to alleviate the constraints of rigid school hours for parents by providing 30 minutes … Read More
Local MP's Generosity Supports Dozens in Minehead Through Citizens Advice Thursday, April 17, 2025 mp citizensadvice donation support minehead services generosity westsomerset funding impact Many residents in Minehead and the neighboring villages have received valuable support from Somerset’s Citizens Advice service, thanks to the generosity of their local MP. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for … Read More
Major Overhaul Approved for Somerset Junction Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset junction revamp traffic pedestrian cyclist bus signals infrastructure funding A significant revamp to improve pedestrian and cyclist access and optimize traffic flow at a junction in Somerset has been granted approval by planners. The proposed enhancements will be implemented at the A369 Rownham Hill … Read More
Woman's Life Altered After Severe Asthma Attack Monday, April 14, 2025 asthma neurological disorder feeding tube wheelchair mobility dysphagia funding medical equipment campaign After suffering a serious asthma attack, Hayley Coombs has been left with a neurological disorder that has drastically changed her life. The attack, followed by a prolonged seizure, resulted in her inability to feel her left … Read More
Boost for Taunton Town Centre Flood Defences Wednesday, April 9, 2025 taunton flood defences funding housing developments infrastructure somerset council environment agency river tone cil strategic projects Key upgrades to Taunton’s flood defences are set to proceed following the securing of funding from local housing developments. The funding, totaling up to £860,000, will allow the completion of detailed designs for the … Read More
New Car-Free Route Underway Near Somerset School and Leisure Centre Tuesday, April 8, 2025 somerset route car-free community active travel expansion collaboration leisure centre funding volunteer A new section of the car-free Strawberry Line route, connecting communities near the Mendip Hills, is in progress and anticipated to open to the public by late summer. The extension will provide an uninterrupted path from … Read More