Special needs children in Somerset are facing significant challenges due to a substantial backlog in Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments as they transition from primary to secondary education. This phase …
Following a vehicle crash near Nerrols Primary School in Taunton during the Easter break, calls have intensified for enhanced safety measures to protect pupils, staff, and local residents. Located on Nerrols Drive in the …
If you find Nailsea, a charming town in North Somerset, awash in shades of pink each spring, you’re not imagining things. From knitted breasts adorning street bollards to pink bunting fluttering overhead and even a pub turned …
A housing development on Portfield Street in Langport, Somerset, has been approved for a second time—this time without any funding allocated for local schools. Developer Roger Burton initially pledged over £184,000 for Huish …
A new housing development in Langport, a Somerset market town, has been approved for the second time, yet it will contribute no funding to local schools. Developer Roger Burton proposed building 22 new homes on Portfield …
A decision on the proposed development of 56 new homes near King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton has been postponed by Somerset Council’s planning committee south. Bloor Homes South West, currently constructing the …
A recent meningitis outbreak in Dorset has resulted in three young people being hospitalised, prompting health officials to accelerate the vaccination programme across local schools. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has …
Health authorities have confirmed several cases of meningitis among students in schools across Dorset, prompting urgent public health measures. As the outbreak unfolds, teens in the affected areas are being prescribed …
Several cases of meningitis have been confirmed among students at schools in Dorset, prompting health authorities to take swift action. In response to the outbreak, teenagers in the area are being provided with precautionary …
Locking Primary School, located near Weston-super-Mare, has secured a £150,000 government grant to expand its nursery facilities. This funding will increase the nursery’s capacity by 50%, catering to children aged two to …
A major multi-agency police operation across the South West has resulted in 92 arrests as officers cracked down on drug supply and child exploitation linked to organised criminal networks. Operation Scorpion involved …
Millfield School’s rugby coach, Daniel Martin, expressed deep pride in his team’s valiant effort despite their heartbreaking 24-21 defeat to Whitgift School in the Continental Tyres Schools U15 Cup semi-final. Held at …
Millfield School’s U15 rugby coach, Daniel Martin, expressed immense pride in his team’s valiant effort despite their narrow 24-21 defeat by Whitgift School in the semi-final of the Continental Tyres Schools Cup at Aylesbury …
Vallis First School, located on Milk Street west of Frome town centre, currently educates 207 pupils aged four to nine, spanning Reception to Year 4. The school operates within Frome’s unique three-tier education system, …
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, …