Mosque Expansion in Weston-super-Mare Approved Despite Racist Opposition Friday, February 20, 2026 mosque weston-super-mare planning expansion community racism islamophobia localgovernment inclusion religion A proposal to expand the Weston Islamic Education Centre mosque in Weston-super-Mare has been unanimously approved by the North Somerset Council planning committee, even after facing a surge of racist objections. At a meeting … Read More
Spare Space at Frome School Proposed for Dedicated Special Needs Unit Friday, February 20, 2026 frome send specialneeds vallis somerset education ehcp schools inclusion reform Vallis First School, located on Milk Street west of Frome town centre, currently educates 207 pupils aged four to nine, spanning Reception to Year 4. The school operates within Frome’s unique three-tier education system, … Read More
Widcombe Infant School in Bath Praised for Inclusivity and Excellence in Latest Ofsted Report Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ofsted inclusion education bath primaryschool phonics curriculum personaldevelopment attendance leadership Widcombe Infant School in Bath has received glowing praise in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Catering to 178 children aged four to seven, the school was celebrated for being a “highly inclusive and friendly” … Read More
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