Frome: The Charming Somerset Town Where You Might Even Bump Into a Celebrity Sunday, December 14, 2025 frome somerset christmas market celebrities independent heritage sustainability shopping community Frome, a picturesque town in eastern Somerset, has a unique appeal that surprises visitors and locals alike. It’s not every day you might find Hollywood A-lister Hugh Grant casually picking up a sausage roll at Parsons … Read More
Leave No Teddy Behind This Christmas: A Heartwarming Campaign to Find Homes for Forgotten Toys Sunday, December 14, 2025 teddy bears christmas charity volunteer toys donation holiday community sustainability As Christmas approaches, one kind-hearted volunteer is spearheading a heartwarming mission to make sure no teddy bear is left lonely on the shelves this holiday season. This inspiring initiative aims to collect pre-loved … Read More
Bath's Christmas Bin Collection Schedule Announced Wednesday, December 10, 2025 bath recycling bincollection christmas wastemanagement sustainability greenwaste council holidayschedule reuse Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced changes to bin collection dates over the Christmas and New Year period. Residents should expect disruptions to the usual schedule between December 25 and Saturday, January … Read More
Bridgwater School Unveils Eco-Friendly IT Hub to Empower Digital Learning Saturday, December 6, 2025 chiltontrinity bridgwater itsuite sustainability education technology digitallearning futuratrust innovation environment Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater has officially opened a state-of-the-art IT suite that blends innovative technology with an eco-conscious design to create a dynamic learning environment. Featuring 60 high-spec computers, … Read More
Plans Approved for 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor After Successful Appeal Wednesday, December 3, 2025 glastonbury development planning affordablehousing glastonburytor mendip somerset homes appeal sustainability Plans to build up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor have been approved following a successful planning appeal, reversing a previous refusal by Somerset Council. Elan Homes is already developing the Avalon estate, … Read More
Finances 'Red' Across Councils as SEND and Social Care Debts Soar Monday, December 1, 2025 send finances councils audit sustainability deficit socialcare northsomerset budget government Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. … Read More