Duchess of Edinburgh gets an organic education during Somerset visit
ORGANIC food, learning and gardening were on the agenda for a royal visit to Somerset. The Duchess of Edinburgh was…
Road closures in Taunton for unveiling of Knife Angel at Market House
ROADS in Taunton will be closed to traffic today for the unveiling of a statue. The Knife Angel, a…
Multi million-pound Taunton innovation centre at Firepool to officially open
TAUNTON’S eagerly-awaited, multi million-pound digital innovation centre at Firepool is set to officially open its doors. The purpose-built Firepool Centre…
Work begins at Bridgwater Hospital site ahead of redevelopment
WORK to clear debris and remove asbestos from a landmark Bridgwater building has begun. Contractors have started repair and maintenance…
Minister praises Somerset primary pupils in top 5% for reading
PUPILS at a Somerset primary school has received praise from a government minister for their excellent reading skills -…
Farmer plans three marathons – barefoot – for kitchen gardens plan
A SOMERSET farmer is taking on three marathons on the Dorset coast to plant kitchen gardens in schools -…
Cottage in Somerset village could be registered as children’s home
A SOMERSET cottage could become a registered children’s home if plans are approved. Care firm Inspire Together has applied to…
How Lucie went from Excel to x-rays with NHS apprenticeship
DURING the pandemic, Lucie Armson decided she wanted a change of career. She had grown tired of her work in…
Venison bolognaise anyone? Dorset and Somerset nurseries putting game on the menu
YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in the Vale and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant…
Free English course and employment help for Ukrainian refugees
A COURSE helping Ukrainian refugees learn English and find work is available online. STEP Ukraine is an online course designed…
