A fire enforcement notice has been issued to Bylor JV, the contractor responsible for main civil engineering works at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site, after inspectors uncovered serious fire safety shortcomings. …
Plans to build 18 homes described as “cramped and awkward” in the growing Somerset town of Shepton Mallet have been officially rejected by planning inspectors. The original proposal, submitted in May 2022 by Pegasus Planning …
Staff at Rock and Rollers Day Nursery in Wells are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Ofsted, which rated the nursery ‘Good’ across all categories. The nursery, which cares for 76 children aged 0 to 4, was …
Haywood Village Academy has once again been rated outstanding in every category by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the students’ “impeccable” attitudes towards learning. During a comprehensive two-day inspection, Ofsted …
Kewstoke Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is demonstrating encouraging progress after a troubling Ofsted report last October found the school had serious weaknesses. The latest monitoring visit on April 23, …
A Morrisons store in Radstock, Somerset, has been rated two out of five in a recent food hygiene inspection by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The evaluation, conducted on May 28, examined three critical areas: hygienic food …
A Morrisons store in Radstock, Somerset, has been given a food hygiene rating of two out of five following a recent inspection by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The assessment, conducted on May 28 at the Fortescue Road …
Woodlands Family Theme Park, located near Dartmouth in Devon, was ordered to suspend nine of its rides following a safety inspection by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The suspension came after the park was unable to …
Ofsted has intervened following concerns raised about Little Adventures Nursery in Bridgwater. After complaints surfaced in March and April 2025, inspectors visited the nursery on April 17 and found that the setting was not …
Portishead Primary School has received commendation from Ofsted inspectors following a recent monitoring visit that confirmed the school continues to uphold its high educational standards. The ungraded inspection in March …
Golden Valley Primary School in Nailsea has been lauded by Ofsted in a recent report released on Tuesday, June 17. Described as a “vibrant and welcoming” environment, the school is recognized for fostering a place where …
Primrose Lane Primary School in Yeovil has once again impressed Ofsted inspectors, maintaining its coveted ‘Outstanding’ rating in the latest inspection report published on June 19. The school, which educates 260 children …
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (D&SFRS) has received mixed reviews in its latest inspection report. While the service is praised for its emergency response capabilities, the report reveals serious shortcomings in …
Pyrland School in Taunton is facing off against Ofsted following a recent inspection that labeled the school as ‘inadequate’ across all areas. The school claims that the inspection was mishandled as it took place just three …
West Pennard Church of England Primary School in Glastonbury has recently received a glowing Ofsted inspection report, with inspectors praising the school for its happy and safe environment. The school, which teaches 225 …