Major Frome Warehouse Fire Confirmed as Arson by Police Friday, July 3, 2026 arson fire frome warehouse investigation emergency evacuation somerset police blaze A large fire that devastated a warehouse in Frome has been confirmed as deliberately set, prompting an ongoing arson investigation. The blaze erupted on Wednesday, July 1, at the Saxonvale site, specifically at Western … Read More
Call for Somerset Schools to Start Later After England’s World Cup Match Friday, July 3, 2026 somerset schools england worldcup football students education schedule parents flexibility sport Schools in Somerset are being urged to show flexibility with start times on Monday morning to accommodate pupils who want to stay up late for England’s World Cup round of 16 game against Mexico. Mike Bell, leader of North … Read More
Call for Somerset Schools to Start Late After England World Cup Match Friday, July 3, 2026 somerset schools england worldcup football education flexibility mexico students match sport Schools in Somerset are being encouraged to adopt flexible start times on Monday morning, allowing pupils to stay up late to watch England’s crucial World Cup match. Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council’s Liberal … Read More
‘Heartbreak’ in Somerset Village as Pitfest Cancels Main Day Due to Licensing Issues Friday, July 3, 2026 pitfest somerset licensing cancellation community festival music regulations somersetcouncil pitney The village of Pitney in Somerset faces deep disappointment as the beloved Pitfest community festival has been forced to cancel its second and main day just days before the event. While festivities will still take place on … Read More
'Heartbreak' in Somerset Village as Popular Festival Forced to Cancel Second Day Friday, July 3, 2026 pitfest somerset festival cancellation licensing community regulations livemusic somersetcouncil pitney The community of Pitney in Somerset faces disappointment as the cherished annual Pitfest festival is cut short due to a last-minute paperwork issue. While festivities will proceed today, Friday, July 3, the entire second … Read More
Somerset Children’s Home Suspended Amid Residential Care Overhaul Friday, July 3, 2026 somerset residential care children homesandhorizons ofsted suspension tonehouse reform support A Somerset children’s home has been suspended as part of a broader effort to revamp residential care and support services across the county. Following recent Ofsted inspections, the Homes and Horizons partnership—a … Read More