Taunton School Honoured for Excellence in Inclusive Sports Programs Monday, October 27, 2025 tauntonschool sports inclusion education awards innovation wellbeing development somerset athletics sport Taunton School in Somerset has been nationally recognised for its outstanding commitment to inclusive sports, receiving the Inspiring Sporting Activities award at the 2025 Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education. … Read More
Inside the Historic Somerset Factory Being Transformed Into Something Special Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset glastonbury factory transformation heritage revitalization community development economy innovation A once-forgotten factory in Somerset is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, marking a significant milestone for the Glastonbury community. This ambitious redevelopment is the largest initiative under the Glastonbury … Read More
Top Gun Inspires Frome Man to Achieve Historic Jetpack Flight Saturday, October 18, 2025 jetpack aviation gravityindustries topgun flight innovation somerset dreams inspiration persistence Louis Skupien, a man from Somerset, recently made history by taking off from a quiet field near Frome while strapped into a 1,300-horsepower jet suit. Joining an elite group of fewer than 800 people worldwide to achieve fully … Read More
Digital Upgrade Empowers Taunton Pain Team to Enhance Patient Care Wednesday, October 15, 2025 digital healthcare innovation painmanagement nursing musgrovepark technology patientcare hospital charity The acute pain team at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is now spending more quality time with patients and less on paperwork, thanks to a newly implemented digital system funded by charitable donations. This purpose-built … Read More
Somerset's Brightest and Best Businesses Honoured in Regional Tourism Awards Saturday, October 11, 2025 tourism business hospitality awards somerset finalists recognition innovation accommodation events The finalists and commended businesses in the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset, and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards have been officially announced, showcasing the very best in the region’s tourism industry. These prestigious … Read More
Drones to Revolutionize Disaster Response and Environmental Monitoring in Somerset Wednesday, October 1, 2025 drones somerset disasterresponse environmentalmonitoring innovateuk bvlos drone technology emergencyservices aviation innovation Somerset is set to become a trailblazer in the use of drones for disaster response and environmental monitoring, thanks to a significant grant from Innovate UK. The council has secured £191,370 from the Future Flight Regional … Read More