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Little Starlings in Meare, near Glastonbury, was praised for inclusive care in an Ofsted inspection on 2 October.
Ofsted praises Meare nursery but flags staff training gaps

3rd Nov 2026   |   

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Strode College in Street plans major campus redevelopment, inviting community input on design. (Photo: Stride Treglown)
Street college rebuild moves forward alongside Crispin upgrade

3rd Nov 2026   |   

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Participants will receive a full training and safety session from Firewalk UK before attempting the crossing. (Supplied)
Wells Cathedral firewalk returns with places for 80 fundraisers

3rd Nov 2026   |   

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The Fratellis, Symphonic Ibiza, The Farm and The Wurzels will play Godney Gathering at Woodford Farm near Wells on 16–17 July 2027.
The Fratellis lead Godney Gathering line-up at new home

2nd Nov 2026   |   

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A bell dating from 1820 has been presented to Glastonbury Town Council for use by the town’s crier (Photo: Glastonbury Town Council/Jason Bryant)
Glastonbury town crier gets American bell dating from 1820

2nd Nov 2026   |   

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Residents can question the team at Crispin Hall, with the hub expected to open in February 2027.
Street banking hub plans go on show as search for site continues

2nd Nov 2026   |   

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Somerset Council cannot currently afford six extra planning enforcement officers despite warnings that workloads have become unsustainable. (File photo)
Somerset planning enforcement improvements face funding block

2nd Nov 2026   |   

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Parents at Baltonsborough Primary School have demanded answers over Catherine Greenwell’s departure and leadership changes they say were announced without consultation. (Photo: Cllr Claire Sully)
Baltonsborough parents challenge school shake-up as head quits

2nd Nov 2026   |   

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Average private rents in Somerset have reached £1,021 a month, up 6.3 per cent in a year, according to new official figures.
Somerset rents rise £61 a month as average passes £1,000

1st Nov 2026   |   

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The government-funded Approach Social Work programme allows graduates from different professional backgrounds to train as children’s social workers.
Thirteen local jobs for anyone one ‘quick catch-up’ from quitting

30th Oct 2026   |   

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The A39 between Glastonbury and Coxley (File photo/Daniel Mumby)
Drivers face new 40mph limit on A39 towards Glastonbury

30th Oct 2026   |   

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Strode’s main swimming pool in Street is being refilled after months of closure, with a two to three-week process expected before reopening can be considered.
Street’s Strode pool begins refilling after months of closure

30th Oct 2026   |   

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Avon and Somerset records 81 tool thefts in 2025 (File photo)
Avon and Somerset tool theft total among lowest in UK figures

30th Oct 2026   |   

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Castle Cary station will receive a new accessible footbridge and lifts under plans announced by Network Rail to improve access at five stations across the west of England.
Castle Cary station to get new footbridge and lifts

30th Oct 2026   |   

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Prime minister Andy Burnham MP at Prime Minister's Questions. CREDIT: Houses of Parliament
Somerset set for Wessex mayor election in May 2028

29th Oct 2026   |   

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