Michael Jackson’s Former Bodyguard Matt Fiddes Launches New Children’s Dance School in Chard Friday, February 13, 2026 michaeljackson mdfiddes dance chard children martialarts streetdance inclusion somerset friendship Matt Fiddes, longtime friend and former bodyguard to Michael Jackson, is set to open a new children’s dance school in Chard this spring. The MF Dance School will welcome children aged three to 15 starting Friday, March 6, … Read More
Bradford-on-Avon Gymnast Katrin Hesse Shortlisted for Top British Gymnastics Award Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gymnastics awards youth coaching bradford-on-avon britishgymnastics community recognition aspiration inclusion Katrin Hesse, a promising young gymnast from Bradford-on-Avon and a member of King Edmund Acro Gym, has been named a finalist in the Young Person of the Year category at the prestigious 2026 British Gymnastics Awards. … Read More
Defiant Bridgwater Locals Unite Against Racism Sunday, January 11, 2026 bridgwater racism community unity diversity protest inclusion xenophobia farming activism This past weekend, Bridgwater residents came together in a powerful stand against racism, making it clear that prejudice and discrimination are unwelcome in their town. On Saturday, January 10, a diverse crowd gathered at the … Read More
Special Needs School Near Former Somerset Shopping Centre Approved for Expansion Wednesday, December 10, 2025 inaura specialneeds education somerset expansion leighroad planning school inclusion community Inaura School, a special needs institution located near the former Somerset shopping centre in Street, has received approval to expand its facilities. Since late 2023, the school has operated one of its four sites at 12 Leigh … Read More
Council Spending Soars to £10m on Home-to-School Transport, Sending Children as Far as North Oxfordshire Friday, December 5, 2025 education transport send bath oxfordshire schools council budget taxis inclusion Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a growing financial challenge, spending over £10 million annually on home-to-school transport for children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). … Read More
Ofsted Praises First Steps Pre-School in Keynsham as 'Outstanding' with Compassionate Care Monday, November 24, 2025 ofsted preschool specialneeds keynsham childcare inclusion safeguarding earlyyears education support First Steps Opportunity Pre School in Keynsham has earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted, receiving high acclaim in a report published on October 17. The pre-school, which caters to children aged two to four with special … Read More