Migrant Workers Share Their Lives in Bridgwater Amid Hinkley Point C Expansion Sunday, June 28, 2026 bridgwater hinkleypoint migration somerset construction employment community apprenticeships economy rent Bridgwater is evolving rapidly. The construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is transforming the town by generating new job opportunities and economic growth. Nearby, a planned gigafactory in Puriton promises … Read More
Life for Migrant Workers in Bridgwater Amid Hinkley Point Growth and Changing Debates Sunday, June 28, 2026 bridgwater migrants hinkleypoint employment migration rent somerset apprenticeships community integration Bridgwater is experiencing a transformation. The construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is creating new jobs and opportunities, while a new gigafactory in nearby Puriton promises further change. The Hinkley … Read More
Bath Refugee Festival Returns Tomorrow for Eight Days of Cultural Celebration Friday, June 12, 2026 refugee festival bath culture community migration arts music food celebrations Bath Refugee Festival is set to return tomorrow, offering eight days filled with art, music, food, and inspiring talks led by local refugees. Running from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, the festival honors the … Read More
Somerset Road Closure Protects 3,000 Amphibians During Breeding Migration Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads conservation migration somerset roadclosure volunteering wildlife habitat climatechange Each spring, thousands of amphibians embark on a perilous journey to their ancestral breeding sites. This year, Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will close from February 9 to March 29 to allow safe passage for toads, … Read More
Somerset Road Closed for Six Weeks to Protect Crossing Amphibians Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads newts conservation roadclosure somerset volunteers migration breeding wildlife Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will be closed from February 9 to March 29 to protect migrating amphibians. The annual closure allows toads, frogs, and newts to safely cross the road as they journey to their traditional … Read More
Council Refutes Reform UK’s Misleading Claims on Asylum Seeker Students at Bridgwater School Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset bridgwater asylum education reformuk robertblake migration localgovernment schools immigration Somerset Council has officially rejected claims by Reform UK that one in five pupils at Robert Blake Secondary School in Bridgwater are asylum seekers housed at the nearby Holiday Inn in North Petherton. The Holiday Inn, … Read More