M5 Link Road to Undergo Three Month Closure for Major Revamp Wednesday, April 23, 2025 revamp closure somerset highway upgrade roadworks funding rubblization government renewal Somerset’s deteriorating ‘concrete carriageway’ is set to undergo a much-needed revamp with a planned closure commencing in June. The long-awaited £5.7m project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), … Read More
Enhancing Walking Routes to Chard Schools: A Ten-Year Plan Wednesday, April 23, 2025 chard schools funding walking routes infrastructure ten-year plan somerset cycling developments Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for … Read More
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