Rebuild of Taunton Special Needs School Underway After RAAC Discovery Thursday, August 7, 2025 selworthy send raac education somerset rebuild specialneeds safety expansion council Work has commenced to rebuild and expand Selworthy School, a special needs school in Taunton, almost three years after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found within its Oakhill campus. Selworthy School … Read More
Rew Brothers’ Century Partnership Drives Somerset to Victory Over Middlesex in One Day Cup Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset middlesex cricket onedaycup jamesrew thomasrew century partnership bowling victory sport In a standout performance at Radlett, Somerset brothers James and Thomas Rew combined for a commanding century partnership that propelled their team to a six-wicket victory over Middlesex in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. This … Read More
Somerset Set to Become England’s Hottest County as Warm Weather Returns Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset england heatwave weather metoffice august temperatures summer forecast stormfloris Somerset is poised to become the hottest county in England as warm temperatures return following Storm Floris’s recent passage. Mid-August forecast maps are painting the country in shades of red, orange, and yellow, … Read More
Winchester Arms: The Heartbeat of Trull Village with Timeless Charm Wednesday, August 6, 2025 winchesterarms trull somerset pub community cider beerfestival localbrews pubfood hospitality Nestled just 1.5 miles from Taunton, The Winchester Arms in the village of Trull stands as more than just a pub—it’s the vibrant heartbeat of the community. Affectionately known as ‘The Winch,’ this cherished … Read More
Somerset Council ‘Betting the House’ on Transformation to Avert Financial Crisis Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset council transformation bankruptcy budget austerity localgovernment restructuring publicservices governance Somerset Council is taking a high-stakes gamble on the next phase of its transformation programme to prevent an effective bankruptcy. Established in April 2023, the newly formed council inherited legacy systems and staff from … Read More
Government Remains Silent on Potential New Homes Near Somerset Railway Lines Wednesday, August 6, 2025 housing railway somerset platform4 brownfield development government infrastructure regeneration transport The government has announced plans to build up to 40,000 new homes over the next decade on surplus brownfield sites close to railway stations, depots, and other rail infrastructure. This initiative, led by a new development … Read More