A sad drizzle dampened the paving stones in Kings Square, Bridgwater, yesterday morning. Remembrance parades had been shelved, wreath laying was a lonely pursuit. Even the centenary of the cenotaph in London became an empty spectacle in … [Read more...] about WE DID REMEMBER THEM
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COVID – NEW RULES
The Prime Minister has spelled out another set of very tight restrictions in the run up to Christmas. There is no sensible argument against the arithmetic provided by scientists. This virus is spreading. There is no simple way of stopping … [Read more...] about COVID – NEW RULES
IVAR THE BONELESS (of Somerset County Council)
By all accounts he was insanely brave, but ended up unloved by the Viking army he led. And, like all the other Vikings, his reign of terror ended in Wedmore when King Alfred signed a deal with their king to send the whole lot of them back … [Read more...] about IVAR THE BONELESS (of Somerset County Council)
LEST WE FORGET
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
TIME TO RE-UNITE SOMERSET
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