Leading independent fuel supply business Western Fuel has joined Passion for Somerset as an official partner.

The Somerset-based company's managing director, Craig Lamont, beamed with pride over the partnership.

He said: "We are delighted to be partnering and supporting both Passion for Somerset and Somerset Day.

"Our partnership reflects our strong commitment to the community - being able to support local communities and organisations has been a key goal of ours since I started the business."

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Founder of Passion for Somerset, Nigel Muers-Raby, envisages a fruitful partnership with Western Fuel.

Mr Muers-Raby said: "We’re absolutely delighted to welcome this remarkable family business as official partners.

"Their roots are deeply planted in Somerset and they share our desire to support Somerset’s communities, organisations and independent businesses.

"We look forward to working with them going forward."

Western Fuel will be in distinguished company as Passion for Somerset is already working with Thatchers Cider, Somerset Larder, BBC Radio Somerset, Haynes International Motor Museum, and Godminster Cheese, amongst others.

The alliance is primed to significantly boost Somerset’s local community and independent businesses.