The annual Bishop’s Palace competition to choose names for the new cygnets is proving to be more popular than ever following huge levels of interest in the new arrivals! Palace staff have been inundated with suggestions for cygnet names since announcing the competition, and media interest in the cygnets has spread nation-wide thanks in part to the wonderful images captured by local photographer Jason Bryant. Full story: Read more
Possible changes to planning controls of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
South Somerset District Council is proposing new controls for the creation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in parts of Yeovil. Planning permission isn’t currently required to use a property where up to 6 unrelated individuals are living as a single household. Full story: Read more
Creative Berlin Inspires Budding Artists
Twenty-five Strode College Art and Design students visited Berlin recently to seek inspiration for their work from the vibrancy and creativity of the city. Foundation course manager and trip leader Duncan Cameron explained: “The educational visits we offer to students make a clear and positive impact on their work, in terms of vision and ambition. Following these exciting trips, the quality of work generated by students shows that they’ve become receptive to new imagery and concepts”. Full story: Read more