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Beacon Education said all schools and nurseries would close today, including Minehead Middle School. Picture: Google

Trust’s Minehead and Williton schools and nurseries closed after coach crash tragedy

THE trust that oversees Minehead Middle School – whose pupils were involved in the tragic coach crash yesterday…

Vallis First School pupils enjoying a celebratory ice cream

Frome school celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted inspection with ice cream!

INSPECTORS praised the “rapid improvement”, “clear ambition” and “strong sense of community” at a Frome school after a recent…

Jonty Archibald with KA students Picture: SAST

Wincanton school celebrates improved Ofsted report

KING Arthur’s School in Wincanton has undergone a “significant journey of improvement” since its last inspection, according to Ofsted. The…

Alfie Odam with MP Gideon Amos

MP enjoys poetry and art exhibition during Taunton school visit

A SOMERSET school supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has been praised by an…

The Iguanodon Restaurant will open at Ham Hill next month. Picture: Somerset Council

Free Dino Day event aims to dazzle dinosaur lovers of all ages

A FREE street theatre event next month (July) offers families a fun way to find out more about fossil…

Budding Somerset politicians urged to put themselves up for election

ASPIRING MPs and prime ministers of tomorrow are being encouraged to put themselves forward to speak for Somerset. Nominations are…

Caledonion Modular built the new building at Haygrove School in Bridgwater - before it was closed amid safety fears

Somerset school WILL be rebuilt after closure due to safety fears

A SOMERSET school whose main building was closed by inspectors due to fears over structural safety will be rebuilt,…

The Digital Spaces initiative is coming to Somerset libraries this summer. Picture: Somerset Council

You can go on a VR adventure with Wallace & Gromit at Somerset libraries this summer!

GOING on an adventure with Wallace and Gromit, playing with an orchestra, or taking a trip in a World…

Weston youngsters travel back in time – by sea – during SS Great Britain trip

SOMERSET schoolchildren travelled back in time – by sea – during a visit to Bristol. Earlier this month, a class…

Steven Berkoff with director of performing arts at Queen's, Ian Trafford

Hollywood icon becomes patron of performing arts at Queen’s College, Taunton

A HOLLYWOOD legend has become patron of performing arts at a Somerset school. Actor, director and playwright Steven Berkoff has…