'Guide dog incident' and 'peaceful protest'
A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on 16 October. Source link
New £7.7m Chard primary school and nursery to open by 2028
A new primary school and nursery will be built in the grounds of a secondary school, in a growing Somerset town.Somerset Council has confirmed it is going ahead with a…
Jhoots ‘owes thousands’ to Bridgwater community centre
BBCThe pharmacy building has sat empty ever since Jhoots' evictionA community centre says it can no longer afford to run an apprenticeship scheme for residents as it is owed thousands…
Little Boots aims to ’empower’ aspiring musicians at Bath Spa Uni
Bath Spa UniversityVictoria Mason joins the faculty alongside Emmy-award winning lecturers and songwriters for famous artistsA professional singer and DJ has joined a university faculty to "empower" the next generation…
Thousands sue company alleging it hid talcum powder cancer risks
AlamyA major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos.The claim involves 3,000…
North Somerset Council warns tax could rise to cover costs
Paul BarltropWest of England political editorBBCNorth Somerset Council leader Mike Bell said council tax rates could increaseCouncil tax could rise by as much as 20% as North Somerset Council juggles…
Teens are ‘terminally online’ and checking phones in lessons
A secondary school plans to become a phone-free space after pupils were able to view disturbing videos online.Will Penny, head teacher of Backwell School in Somerset, said he was considering…
Bath lock Ewan Richards praised for progress by Johann van Graan
"Ewan's worked so hard over the last two years and used his opportunities in the Premiership Cup, but he really took his opportunities against Leicester," added Van Graan."What really impresses…
Need To Know Somerset
Maternity and paediatric units at Yeovil District Hospital will open next year. Source link
Cyclist beats Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar in uphill race
Eben Morrish-CroadSomersetAndraz CorelAndrew Feather from Bath was the only rider out of 1,189 cyclists to beat PogačarA 40-year-old cyclist has beaten the four-time Tour de France winner and current world…