All Things Butter Secures £3.6m Investment for Tesco Launch
Somerset dairy brand All Things has secured a £3.6 million investment to expand its butter and cottage cheese ranges, with plans to launch in Tesco and expand internationally.
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Somerset Gigafactory Gets £380m Government Investment
A major £380 million government investment has been secured for Somerset's Agratas gigafactory, safeguarding thousands of local jobs and positioning the UK as a leader in battery manufacturing for decades to come.
£380m Grant for UK Gigafactory to Make JLR EV Batteries
A £380 million government grant will fund a major gigafactory in Somerset, creating batteries for Jaguar Land Rover's electric vehicles, supporting 4,200 jobs and boosting economic growth.
Somerset Railway Station Plans Stalled in Whitehall
Plans for a new railway station serving Somerton and Langport remain delayed as Somerset Council awaits Department for Transport approval of the business case, despite strong local support.
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150 Homes Approved Near Somerset Gigafactory Despite Opposition
Somerset Council has approved outline plans for 150 new homes near the £4bn Agratas gigafactory in Woolavington. The decision came after heated debate over traffic and local services, with 45 affordable units included.
New CEO Named for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Plant
EDF appoints Mark Hartley as the new chief executive of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, replacing Stuart Crooks after his 40-year tenure. The leadership transition marks a strategic move for Britain's ambitious nuclear energy plans.
Persimmon Foundation Gives £15k to Young Somerset
The Persimmon Foundation has announced a £15,000 donation to Young Somerset, the county's largest youth charity. The funding will support alternative education, mental health services, and enterprise programs for young people across Somerset.
Women Conservationists Honored in Somerset for International Women's Day
The National Trust highlights women rangers, apprentices, and volunteers shaping Somerset's landscapes, restoring habitats, and inspiring future conservationists.
2026 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards, celebrating inspiring young people making a positive impact across the county. The awards ceremony will be held at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater on May 21, 2026.
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Somerset Parish Merger Scrapped Due to Local Opposition
Plans to merge Castle Cary and Ansford parishes in Somerset have been scrapped after a governance review found insufficient local support, particularly from Ansford residents who voted 35.3% in favor.
Free-Admission Theme Park Collapses into Liquidation
Bream Theme Park in Somerset has entered liquidation, casting doubt on the future of the UK's largest free-admission theme park. The family attraction, operating since the 1940s, has ceased trading.
Somerset's Surviving Winter Appeal fights fuel poverty
Somerset Community Foundation urges support for its Surviving Winter Appeal, helping older people stay warm. Over £50,000 raised so far to cover heating costs and reduce isolation.
Civil servant on £27k can't afford heating due to benefits rule
Julie Prince, a civil servant from Somerset, reveals 80% of her salary goes on bills. She can't afford heating and is ineligible for Universal Credit due to her mortgage. Read her story.
£1,500 Donation Boosts Rare Disease Charity in Somerset
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
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Universal Credit claimants hit with £1,000 council tax rise
Thousands of disabled Universal Credit claimants in Somerset face council tax bills of up to £1,000 after a local scheme change. Discover the impact and council's response.
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