Frome’s innovative Safer School Streets trial, launched in April 2024 to enhance road safety around key local schools, is entering its final phase. Residents are now encouraged to share their experiences and opinions through …
With the arrival of warmer weather across Britain, temperatures are forecasted to consistently exceed 20 degrees Celsius in several regions over the coming weeks. While many will enjoy the spring sunshine outdoors, …
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, schools across Somerset offered a heartfelt tribute by stepping back in time to honor this significant moment in history. Pupils and staff immersed themselves in a …
Schools across Somerset are invited to apply for gardening grants of up to £400 to support pupil-led projects that create or improve green spaces on school grounds. The Somerset Gardens Trust (SGT), dedicated to promoting …
MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as …
Dozens of schools have dropped out of the government’s free breakfast club trial, with others replacing them - find out if yours is still taking part using our interactive map. The Department for Education has begun rolling …
Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for enhancements to the …
Today, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, launched the rollout of new free breakfast clubs at 750 schools nationwide. The initiative aims to alleviate the constraints of rigid school hours for parents by providing 30 minutes …
The call for a nationwide ban on mobile phones in UK schools has gained traction, with concerns over children’s exposure to explicit content and the potential harm to their wellbeing. The National Education Union (NEU) and …
Five years after the country went into lockdown, SomersetLive readers and readers of sister titles still believe that the decision to implement lockdown was necessary. However, opinions vary based on geography and readership. …
The Department for Education has recently released the performance data for every secondary school in England for the 2023/24 academic year. Hayesfield Girls School stands out as the top-performing state secondary school in …
The quaint Somerset town of Castle Cary has proudly secured the title of the best place to live in the UK. Muddy Stilettos, esteemed for its expertise on local living, conducted an extensive survey involving 27,500 readers …
The Cabot Learning Federation, a teacher training college working with 28 schools across the South West, has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Of the 28 schools, all have been rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ in their most …
Students from Oakfield Academy and Critchill School are not just buzzing with excitement; they are actively participating in making their streets safer. In collaboration with the Bee Friendly Trust, they have been preparing …
Bath’s proposed traffic measures have sparked controversy among residents, with concerns raised about the potential impact on safety, particularly for children. The liveable neighbourhood programme by Bath and North East …