Ian

This November will be very different. It has to be, for the sake of public safety. No march pasts, no ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. No packed church services. And no friendly faces knocking at the door to ask you to contribute to … [Read more...] about LEST WE FORGET

Our great county has become something of a geographical joke ever since local government was reorganised in 1974. Once upon a time the county council represented every inch of this famous shire, but with every amalgamation and creation of … [Read more...] about TIME TO RE-UNITE SOMERSET

The Mayor of Minehead (resplendent in his chain of office) and a fellow town councillor at the funfair which should not have been allowed to happen. I am still very annoyed that the event was arranged by the council. You cant do effective … [Read more...] about FUNFAIR AFTERMATH

I almost forget. Today is meant to be the world's biggest Coffee Morning in aid of that superb and worthy cause Macmillan. But coffee is not just a mid morning break. Nor is Macmillan care a one-day wonder. Caring for cancer … [Read more...] about COFFEE? (Don’t mind if I do!)

Seven days ago I questioned the Leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg about Somerset's muddled county boundaries. We both agree that any reform of the local government system must try to restore Somerset to the county it once … [Read more...] about FAKE NEWS