Yeovil Town chairman Prabhu Srinivasan has addressed the club’s supporters with an open letter after returning to Dubai following a dynamic visit to Somerset. His letter highlights the progress made since his arrival and the …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has named Sophie Broadfield as its new Chief Executive Officer, with a starting salary of £175,000 per year. Broadfield, who has served as the council’s Director of Sustainable Communities …
Ofsted inspectors have lauded Pyrland School in Taunton for its rapid turnaround, noting a “harmonious environment” and significantly better pupil behaviour in their recent visit. The secondary school was re-inspected at the …
Pyrland School in Taunton has received high praise from Ofsted inspectors for its remarkable turnaround in educational standards and pupil behaviour. During a monitoring visit in late September, inspectors observed a …
Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, is showing remarkable improvements after previously receiving an Ofsted rating of “requires improvement” in 2023. At the time, the school, which educates 313 children aged …
Niamh Butterfield, a structural and architectural engineering student at the University of Bath, has been celebrated for her remarkable achievements during her industrial placement year. She was awarded the Industrial …
After nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to Frome, Paul Wynne, the town clerk of Frome Town Council, is retiring on Friday, October 24. Throughout his 18-year tenure—15 of those as town clerk—Paul has been …
Taunton School, one of the South West’s premier independent schools, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Agnew as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 2026. Ms. Agnew brings a distinguished background in …
Frome Town Council has reached a historic milestone following the recent by-election in Market Ward, Somerset, where women secured a majority of seats for the first time ever. Lyndsey Mayhew, representing the Independents for …
A historic nomination paper signed by Margaret Thatcher, which paved the way for her becoming leader of the Conservative Party, has been uncovered in a long-forgotten cardboard box. The document belonged to Tory statesman Sir …
Somerset Council’s Liberal Democrat administration has come under scrutiny for advertising a part-time personal aide position with a salary of up to £32,000 annually. This decision follows closely on the heels of the council …
Nicola Fauvel has been appointed as the inaugural station director of Hinkley Point C, positioning her among the most senior leaders in Britain’s nuclear power sector. With 26 years of experience in the civil nuclear …
Kayla Gibbard, a receptionist at Quantock Veterinary Hospital, has been named British Veterinary Receptionist of the Year by the British Veterinary Receptionist Association. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding …
Andrew Billingham, chief executive of YTL Arena Bristol, has been appointed chair of Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) dedicated to promoting tourism in the West of England. This appointment marks a …
The Mendip School in Shepton Mallet is set to enhance its leadership team this autumn with the appointment of two new deputy headteachers, Sinead MacPhee and Alisa Creaser. Both seasoned educators, they will jointly oversee …