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A TAUNTON school has come out on top in a prestigious national competition. A team from Taunton Academy was crowned the 60th winners of the English Speaking Union’s Churchill Public speaking competition last month, after winning the national final. Year 11 students Ella Gould, Chris Wood and Alexia Galatalis, triumphed over 11 other teams from across the country, each showcasing their skills in a presentation, wowing the judges. This was the fourth year that TTA has entered the compet...

STUDENTS at a school in Somerset are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 test - just four days after pupils headed back to the classroom.

STUDENTS were welcomed back to the classroom this week across Somerset, after Covid-19 restrictions around schooling were eased. From Monday (March 8), pupils were allowed to go back to school every day, but there must be regular testing and mask wearing to keep them and their families safe. Jeremy Handscombe, executive headteacher at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in Taunton, said they were “so excited” to welcome the children back. “We’re really proud of the eng...

Posted on 262 FIGS, the direct-to-consumer company transforming healthcare apparel, has been named one of Built In’s 2021 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. The annual award recognizes companies with exceptional diversity and culture, a focus on social impact, competitive compensation and other employee benefits. “FIGS was founded with a purpose — to serve those who serve others. Fulfilling this mission starts with our people....

Mercury Mercury’s lobbying and public affairs firm, which is headed by Michael McKeon, boasts more than 30 media relations professionals in its New York office. The growing media relations team is led by former Bloomberg spokesperson John Gallagher, managing director and former National Action Network communications lead Rachel Noerdlinger, former Fox News producer Dan Bank and former Associated Press chief White House correspondent Ben Feller. Mercury, which represents a wide variety of clie...