Free Google AI Professional Certificate helps Somerset workers and businesses build everyday AI skills
October 26, 2026
A free, self-paced programme of eight online courses is open for enrolment, with support from trainers and an official Google certificate on completion For many businesses, the question is no longer whether AI will affect the way they work, but how to help their teams use it well. A free programme now open for enrolment…
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Free business mentoring on offer for Somerset SMEs: six hours with an experienced business leader
October 25, 2026
Somerset Council is inviting local small and medium-sized businesses to apply for free mentoring, with applications taking around five minutes Somerset businesses facing a tough decision, a growth plateau or simply a lack of someone to bounce ideas off now have a free way to get experienced, impartial support. Somerset Council is offering six hours…
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Four free webinars to help Somerset businesses market smarter, plan better and start strong
October 24, 2026
The Somerset Growth Hub is highlighting free live and on-demand sessions from the Government’s Business Academy, covering AI marketing, business planning and getting a business idea off the ground Whether you’re looking to make your marketing go further or turn an idea into a viable business, four free webinars from the Government’s Business Academy offer…
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Get £3,000 towards your next hire: Youth Jobs Grant now open to employers
October 23, 2026
Businesses taking on young people who have been out of work for six months or more can claim support towards the cost of recruitment, with applications taking around 20 minutes Businesses planning to recruit could receive £3,000 for every eligible young person they take on, thanks to the Youth Jobs Grant, which has been available…
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Urgent cyber security alert: Somerset businesses urged to check their websites now
October 23, 2026
The National Cyber Security Centre has warned of two critical flaws in PHP, software that powers millions of websites, and says organisations should act immediately Somerset businesses are being urged to check that their websites are secure after the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued an alert about two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, software…
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Amicus Law expands Devon reach with eleventh office
October 21, 2026
Leading South West legal firm, Amicus Law, further expands its offering in Devon, with the acquisition of a new office in Seaton, effective from 2 October 2026. The team at Lyme Bay Law in Seaton joins Amicus Law, becoming the firm’s third office in Devon and its eleventh office in the South West. Part of…
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Milsted Langdon strengthens audit team with Director appointment
October 20, 2026
Milsted Langdon, a leading independent accountancy firm in the South West, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Davies as Audit Director, further strengthening its audit and assurance offering. Ryan joins the firm with more than 15 years of experience in the profession and will play a key role in supporting the continued growth…
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Milsted Langdon named winner of Tax Team of the Year at Accounting Excellence Awards 2026
October 6, 2026
Partners and staff across Milsted Langdon’s offices in the South West and London are celebrating after the tax team was named the winner at the prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards 2026. These national industry awards recognise the best tax and accounting firms, with the judges at this year’s ceremony selecting Milsted Langdon from a competitive field…
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Six months to go: Sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 urged to act now
October 6, 2026
There are just six months to go until sole traders and landlords with a turnover of more than £30,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging those customers to sign up on GOV.UK and start preparing now. They should check whether they meet…
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Watch the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier take shape in new construction update video
October 6, 2026
A new video update from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gives local businesses and residents a behind-the-scenes look at one of the area's biggest infrastructure projects, showing the people, engineering and hard work behind the major flood risk reduction scheme. At the tidal barrier itself, marine operations are now complete and work has moved on…
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Finalists announced for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2026
October 2, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year's Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, following what has been the biggest year yet for the Awards, with more than 160 entries received. The Chamber team has now completed the difficult task of whittling those entries down to this year's shortlists, and couldn't be…
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme newsletter: construction of the barrier towers to begin in spring 2027
September 30, 2026
The latest newsletter from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme confirms that detailed design of the barrier's superstructure is now substantially complete, allowing construction of its three towers to begin in spring 2027. Following a Design Efficiency Review, the towers will stand at around 15 metres, roughly 10 metres lower than planned, with a simpler design…
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Award-winning chauffeur firm Hilton-Ames returns with its latest En Route newsletter
September 24, 2026
Hilton-Ames Ltd, the multi award-winning executive chauffeur service, has relaunched its customer newsletter, En Route, with a September 2026 edition packed with news from a busy year for the business. The headline change is at the top. Paul Newman has taken over as Managing Director, backed by new Operations Manager Eva Conibear, who steps up…
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Milsted Langdon’s Ed Mole wins prestigious national payroll award
September 24, 2026
We are delighted to announce that Payroll Manager, Ed Mole, has been named the winner of the Emerging Leader Award at this year’s ABM Awards. The awards recognise excellence across the payroll and bureau management profession. Judges praised the strength of this year’s entries, with Ed’s submission standing out as one of the best examples…
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£20,000 up for grabs as Let's Celebrate Towns returns, could a Somerset town be next?
September 16, 2026
Local leaders, community groups and town councils across Sedgemoor are being encouraged to consider entering Let's Celebrate Towns 2026, a nationwide competition that hands winning towns £20,000 towards a community project of their choice, alongside recognition at a national awards ceremony in the Houses of Parliament. Now in its fourth year, Let's Celebrate Towns is…
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Good news: you've got more time to enter the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
September 16, 2026
As usual, we know how quickly a deadline can come around, so we're giving businesses a little extra time this year. The application deadline for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2026 has been extended to midday on Thursday 24th of September. This will be the only extension we're offering this year, so if you haven't…
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