Downside School Embarks on Bold New Era with Plans to Acquire Former Monastery Friday, August 29, 2025 downside monastery boarding education leadership retreat sen nursery heritage expansion Downside School is entering an exciting new chapter as it prepares to acquire the former Monastery from Downside Abbey, aiming to unlock new possibilities for its future growth and sustainability. This strategic move follows … Read More
Reform, Buses, and Leadership: Helen Godwin’s First 100 Days as West of England Metro Mayor Thursday, August 14, 2025 helengodwin weca transport housing pragmatism labour reformuk publictransport localgovernment leadership sport Helen Godwin marks 100 days as the West of England Metro Mayor with a clear ambition: “I want to get elected again in four years' time.” After narrowly winning the May election by a three percent margin against Reform UK’s … Read More
Bath Festivals Welcomes Caroline Ferguson as New Chief Executive to Engage Younger Audiences Wednesday, August 13, 2025 bath festivals arts leadership community music literature outreach education families Bath Festivals, the esteemed arts charity behind the Bath Music Festival, Bath Literature Festival, Bath Children’s Literature Festival, and Party in the City, has appointed Caroline Ferguson as its new Chief Executive. This … Read More
Yeovil Town Secures Byron Pendleton on Season-Long Loan from Birmingham City Thursday, July 31, 2025 yeovil byronpendleton birminghamcity loantransfer nationalleague football rightback leadership huishpark markcooper sport Yeovil Town has announced the signing of 19-year-old right-back Byron Pendleton on a season-long loan from Championship club Birmingham City. Pendleton, who captained Birmingham’s under-21 side, has developed a reputation as … Read More
Calls to Save £174k by Not Replacing Bath and North East Somerset CEO Monday, July 28, 2025 ceo bathnes localgovernment costcutting leadership retirement council finance bureaucracy politics Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a decision on whether to replace its chief executive officer, Will Godfrey, who is stepping down next year after six years at the helm. Godfrey, currently earning £174,199 annually, … Read More
Children Flourish at Somerset Primary Where Kindness Leads the Way Monday, July 21, 2025 community education primaryschool ofsted kindness inclusion curriculum leadership send music Wrington Church of England Primary School in Somerset has been commended for its warm community spirit and nurturing environment in its latest Ofsted inspection. Described as a place where “joyful singing permeates … Read More