SOMERSET County Council says the number of adoptions in the county soared from 27 in 2011/12 to 51 in 2012/13. Cllr Frances Nicholson, cabinet member for children and families, said the rise followed a “massive response” to the council’s campaign
FIRE crews were called to a house in Porlock to tackle a chimney blaze this afternoon (October 5). The incident happened just before 1pm in Coach Road. Crews found the property was heavily smoke-logged but managed to put out the fire.
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being cut free from a car following a crash in a village near Taunton this afternoon (Saturday 5). The incident happened at Hatch Beauchamp shortly before 1pm. Fire crews used hydraulic cutting equipment
MEMBERS of Dulverton Art and Craft Group will be holding their Autumn Show from Sunday until Tuesday, October 15. Art, cards and Christmas gifts will be available to buy and entry is free. The show is being held in the Heritage Centre above
THE average family throws away food worth £13 a week - or £676 a year - according to Somerset Waste Partnership. The organisation is urging people to be more aware of what they chuck out and to better plan shopping and meals in advance.
HOUSING benefit claimants in West Somerset who have been hit by the ‘bedroom tax’ will be given help with a one-off cash payment. £104,850 of additional Government funding was given to West Somerset Council for those struggling. Payments will
A FLAG-MAKER from Somerset says the launch of the county’s new yellow and red design earlier this year is the most successful he has ever been involved with. Robin Ashburner, of Specialist Flag Services, has so far produced about 400 flags for
