Somerset Business Precious Thoughts Wins Gold at the Business Women Unltd Shining Star Awards
July 8, 2026
Taunton, Somerset – Precious Thoughts is celebrating after being awarded Gold at the prestigious Business Women Unltd Shining Star Awards, recognising the business's commitment to helping people preserve their life stories and leave a lasting legacy for their loved ones. The Gold Award was presented by Debbie Gilbert, founder of Business Women Unltd. Winners were…
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Funded digital Skills Bootcamps open for adults and employers across Somerset and Dorset
July 6, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share a funded digital training opportunity that could benefit both individuals and employers across Somerset and Dorset who want to build practical workplace skills in AI, automation and digital productivity. Delivered by Cosmic, these Skills Bootcamps are designed to help learners build confidence with digital tools that can…
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Newsletter - June 2026
July 3, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme newsletter. Over the past few months, the team has continued to make excellent progress across both the tidal barrier site and the downstream defences, achieving a number of important construction milestones that bring us closer to delivering long-term flood protection for Bridgwater and surrounding…
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Celebration Mile Review - Share Your Views Now
July 3, 2026
Residents and businesses in Bridgwater are invited to have their say on the one-way traffic system in place in the Eastover area and options for potential changes. A review of East Quay and Salmon Parade was commissioned in response to a Full Council motion in December, tabled by Councillor Leigh Redman, and a petition. A…
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Young Somerset Celebrates Inspiring Young People at Annual Awards
June 24, 2026
Young Somerset welcomed more than 150 guests, including young people, families, supporters and staff, on Thursday 18 June for a special evening celebrating the remarkable young people it works with across the county. The Young Somerset Awards recognised young people who have shown courage, creativity, determination and personal growth during their time with the charity’s…
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Why the Somerset Business Expo mattered so much to us
June 23, 2026
Some ideas arrive with a neat plan, a tidy budget and a reassuring sense of certainty. The Somerset Business Expo was not one of those ideas. If you have listened to our podcast, you may already know the story. Last year, Matt and Roger headed down to an event in Exeter with a question hanging…
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The Web Barn Turns 10: New Brand, New Website, New Chapter
June 22, 2026
Ten years ago, Charlotte England started The Web Barn from rural Somerset with a laptop, a lot of determination, and absolutely no idea it would still be going a decade later. This year, The Web Barn is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a full visual rebrand, a brand new website, and a fresh set of…
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Celebrity Food Critic William Sitwell Judges Taunton College Chef Apprentices
June 22, 2026
Chef apprentices at Taunton College were given a unique opportunity to showcase their culinary skills when renowned food writer, broadcaster and restaurant owner William Sitwell visited the College to judge a special culinary competition. William, who is well known for his work as a food critic for The Telegraph, appearances on MasterChef, and as the…
Read MoreTwo new accelerator programmes open for ambitious Somerset businesses ready to grow
June 22, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share 2 new accelerator opportunities for ambitious Somerset businesses that are ready to scale, strengthen performance and plan their next stage of growth with confidence. With applications now open and only 8 places available on each programme, these accelerators are designed to give businesses expert support, tailored insight…
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Implant Open Day in Bridgwater Offering Free Dental Implant Consultations
June 22, 2026
Supernova Dental in Bridgwater is hosting an Implant Open Day on Sunday 12th July offering patients the opportunity to learn more about dental implants and discuss their suitability. Dental implants are a well-established option for replacing missing teeth and may be suitable depending on individual oral health and clinical assessment. During the event expert implantologist…
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The Coat of Hopes comes to Bristol in May 2026
June 16, 2026
On Friday 10th July 2026 the Coat of Hopes – an ever evolving, community created patchwork coat, on a pilgrimage through Britain towards the end of the climate and ecological emergency – will arrive in Porlock, having walked 2335 miles to reach this far. The patch-less Coat set out from Newhaven, East Beach in Sussex on 30th of August 2021…
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Environment Agency launches consultation on Hinkley Point C permit variation
June 6, 2026
The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation on an application from NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited to change part of Hinkley Point C’s environmental permit relating to the operation of its standby diesel generators. This consultation is not about construction activity on site. It relates specifically to the permit required for combustion activities during…
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UCS College Group Awards Night Recognises Skills, Resilience and Partnerships
June 6, 2026
On Wednesday 20 May 2026, UCS College Group held their very first Industry Skills Awards ceremony at The McMillan Theatre, with their host, Lucy Hawkins, Group Director of Future Skills and Growth. The event brought together their employer partners, T Level students, apprentices, supported employment students and staff for an evening of celebration. The Industry…
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Sedgemoor Chamber launches new Chamber Chat podcast
May 29, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Chamber Chat Podcast, giving members and the wider business community a new way to hear more about the Chamber’s work, local business issues and the people behind it all. The first episode features Roger Smith, General Manager of Sedgemoor Chamber…
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SWEF Enterprise Grants open for young entrepreneurs in Somerset
May 22, 2026
Delivered locally by Somerset Community Foundation, the grants are aimed at people aged 18 to 30 who need financial support to either start a business or take an early stage venture to the next level. There are 2 funding routes available. A Start-Up Grant offers up to £500 for businesses that are close to becoming…
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New toolkit launched to help Somerset employers build more inclusive recruitment processes
May 22, 2026
A new Improving Inclusive Recruitment toolkit has been developed for Somerset employers, offering practical guidance on how to make recruitment processes more accessible, fairer and more welcoming. The resource has been shaped by the insights of people with lived experience and produced through work linked to the Somerset Health Determinants Research Collaboration and the Breaking…
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