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Historic Somerset Canal Undergoes Major Restoration by Apprentices Saturday, June 21, 2025 somerset canal restoration apprentices heritage conservation waterway training infrastructure history A historic canal in Somerset is breathing new life after a significant restoration effort led by more than 140 apprentices. Over the span of a week, these young workers engaged in comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, … Read More
Yeovil Town Seeks Better Training Facilities Amid Local Limitations Saturday, June 21, 2025 yeovil training facilities football recruitment loans community sgs nationalleague sportsmanagement sport Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper has emphasized the necessity of relocating the team’s training sessions to the SGS Wise campus in South Gloucestershire, citing inadequate facilities within Yeovil itself. Speaking during the … Read More
Minehead MP Advocates for 'Rural Premium' to Boost Dementia Care Workforce in Somerset Friday, June 20, 2025 dementia care rural somerset recruitment retention healthcare training nhs ageing Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on the government to introduce a “rural premium” designed to attract and retain more dementia carers in Somerset’s rural communities. … Read More
Rugby Club Secures Approval for Indoor Training Facility Despite Local Concerns Friday, June 20, 2025 rugby training facility planning community winsley development sports infrastructure council sport Bradford-on-Avon Rugby Club has received planning permission to construct an indoor training facility at its Winsley grounds, overcoming local opposition over the building’s size and appearance. Some residents raised … Read More
Steve Borthwick Strengthens England Squad with Seven Bath Premiership Winners Tuesday, June 17, 2025 england bath premiership rugby steveborthwick france rugbyunion squad training lions sport England head coach Steve Borthwick has named an enhanced 36-man training squad for next weekend’s match against a France XV, featuring seven players fresh from Bath Rugby’s Premiership final victory. Bath’s Charlie Ewels, Ted … Read More