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The Government will be investing millions of pounds in West Somerset from now on to provide new educational opportunities for children and students. The aim is to bring the area, which is hampered by remoteness, back into balance with other … [Read more...] about New Opportunities for West Somerset

The big red book came out today - and a big red letter day it is indeed as the most important contract for Britain's energy future was formally signed by all the vital players, French, Chinese and HM Government in London. Bridgwater has … [Read more...] about Hinkley……This Is Your Life!

Yesterday the Prime Minister quizzed me in person about Hinkley C.  She also invited the Leader of Sedgemoor District Council to see her. It is Sedgemoor, after all, which has been at the forefront of all the issues of planning and … [Read more...] about Hinkley gets the go-ahead

Three cheers for the pupils and staff at Cutcombe Church of England First school who have scooped one of the UK's top gardening prizes with their collective keen skill. They are pictured holding a cheque for £1000,  courtesy of Stewart … [Read more...] about Cutcombe’s green fingers win national prize!

Dunster is about to get its traditional pavement back. The news will come as a great relief to residents who have been rightly fighting  Somerset County Council ever since they ripped up the old cobbles and replaced them with ghastly flat … [Read more...] about A load of old cobbles