Weston-super-Mare is certainly still a popular place to retire but it’s also rapidly expanding. This is causing people’s traditional view of the seaside town to change. ITV News brought together a group of young people, a representative from North Somerset Council and someone who has lived in Weston for nearly…
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John Penrose has given his support to Skirting Science, an award winning event that aims to inspire the next generation of female scientists. This year, it was at Churchill School, and brought together girls and science professionals – from various research, industrial and educational establishments – in engaging workshops that showcased…
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John Penrose has visited Westhaven School to find out more about their fundraising efforts for a new sports hall. Westhaven School is located in Uphill and caters for 96 pupils with a range of learning difficulties or physical disabilities which mean they cannot use the facilities available in mainstream schools. Over the…
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The first General Election hustings took place in Weston-super-Mare on Wednesday last week and members of the public put their questions about education to the candidates… Conservative candidate John Penrose, Labour’s candidate Tim Taylor, Liberal Democrat Mike Bell and Green candidate Suneil Basu attended the event – which the North…
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