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Youngsters have been learning about the industrial history on their doorstep

Somerset youngsters discover real-life industrial history on their doorstep

HISTORY students transferred their learning to the real world during a site visit in Glastonbury. Year 8 pupils from Crispin…

Pupils celebrating the award

Somerset school scoops award for environmental efforts

A SOMERSET school has been awarded an environmental accolade. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, in Wincanton, part…

Adam Dance, top left, has labelled comments by Richard Tice, top right, "dangerous"

Somerset MP hits out at Reform chief’s “dangerous” comments about SEND children

A SOMERSET MP has branded remarks made about children with special educational needs and disabilities by Reform UK deputy…

Pyrland School in Taunton

Inspectors return to Pyrland School in Taunton – and praise progress after damning report

PYRLAND School in Taunton is “rapidly improving” according to a report following a recent visit by inspectors. In April,

The old Bridgwater Hospital building could be set for a major overhaul. Picture: Google/KTA/Somerset Council

Plans submitted for new training academy at former Bridgwater Hospital site

PLANS to demolish part of the landmark former Bridgwater Hospital – as part of a scheme to create a…

The Unstoppables has a new website. Picture: Somerset Council

New website launched for young people’s SEND group in Somerset

A GROUP for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) has a new website – helping people…

A marathon 10-hour sprint session was held in memory of Luke Buckingham, right

Events held 10 years on from tragic loss of popular Bridgwater sportsman Luke Buckingham

THE memory of Luke Buckingham was honoured during a special event at Bridgwater College – where he was a…

Winners announced in Somerset food waste story competition

TALES of rubbish and food waste have won a competition for two young Somerset writers. Somerset Council and SUEZ recycling…

MP Gideon Amos cuts the ribbon at The Den, in Paul Street, Taunton

Fully-inclusive coffee shop offering free SEND advice and more opens in Taunton

A COFFEE shop offering free SEND support and legal advice has officially opened in Taunton. The Den Coffee House welcomed…

12A is to the side and rear of a current school building. Picture: Google

SEND school in Street wants to expand to support more pupils

A SOMERSET school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has applied for permission to expand. The Inaura…