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Supporting Somerset’s visitor economy

12th January 2021 0

A countywide scheme is being launched to support tourism and visitor-centred businesses in Somerset in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The visitor economy plays an important part in the wider […]

Build Back Better: Visions For The Future

12th January 2021 0

There’s much talk of a need for change in how society functions after the highlighting of inequalities brought about by the Covid pandemic. The gap between the rich and poor is widening, as those who are earning the […]

Chance for children to enter spud-tacular model competition

7th January 2021 0

AN AWARD-WINNING farm shop in Somerset is inviting children across the county to enter a potato modelling competition this month (January 2021). Rumwell Farm Shop & Café is asking youngsters to create a model from a spud […]

Grant boost to help Somerset’s foodbanks meet Winter demand

23rd December 2020 0

Extra funding has been made available to support Somerset’s foodbanks which have been playing a vital role throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In order to provide extra support this winter, grants of between £2,000 and £3,000 […]

The Taunton Academy Brings Christmas Cheer to Families

16th December 2020 0

The Taunton Academy has arranged for its 195 students who receive free school meals (FSMs) to be given “Christmas in bag” on the last day of term. Thanks to the generosity of the people of […]

Taunton Optometrist first practice in the WORLD to use new eye tech

14th December 2020 0

People in South West with near-sighted vision or dry eye to benefit from cutting-edge diagnostic tool. Taunton optometrist, Earlam and Christopher, will be the world’s first high street optometrist/clinic to have a cutting-edge diagnostic tool, […]

Local home care company is bringing Christmas cheer to Taunton’s seniors!

11th December 2020 0

Home Instead Senior Care Taunton have once again launched their annual Christmas campaign, asking local residents to ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ in Taunton this year and donate gifts to seniors who may not […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council scheme will allow limited access to East Street

2nd December 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is implementing temporary arrangements for access to East Street during the festive season. East Street has been closed to all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles and retail deliveries since […]

Appeal to find wanted Glen Squire – Somerset

26th November 2020 0

Police are asking the public to contact them if they see Glen Squire. The 28-year-old is wanted for a recall to prison having previously been sentenced for assaulting an emergency worker and obstruct police. He […]

Oake’s NEW Community Kitchen!

23rd November 2020 0

Somerset Village Agents partner with Morrison’s to provide free meals for people in and around Oake! CCS Village Agent Christine Brewer has teamed up with the Community Champion from Morrison’s in Taunton, starting a fortnightly community kitchen based at the Oake […]