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Last November the planning authorities gave permission for a new telecoms mast at Haddon Hill. It was meant to connect some of Exmoor's notorious mobile phone and internet blackspots. Then, without explanation, the firm employed to get … [Read more...] about Haddon Hill phone mast - the fight goes on

....and £300million will help quite a lot! That is the size of the "relief fund" established by the Government to cover the transitional phase of a new deal for councils which will enable them, eventually, to hold on to far more of the … [Read more...] about Every Little Helps…..

There are around 60 different cider makers in this county. It is the very heartland of England's ancient cider industry. But these are challenging times. Supermarkets have squeezed prices down so hard that even some of the big players are … [Read more...] about Somerset’s finest

Jose Mourinho's problems (along with his permanently stern expression) continue to make headlines. But today I can guarantee that there will be smiles-a-plenty in Bridgwater's sporting circles. Bridgwater College, which runs first rate … [Read more...] about He should have gone to Bridgwater College!

Don't take my word for it. This is the united opinion of South West Tourism, a body representing every aspect of this vital industry throughout Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Bridgwater's spectacular carnival got Gold for its consistently … [Read more...] about Best tourist attraction? Carnival of course!