IT is hoped to continue to run a competition run by R.A Dyer of Ilminster, says owner of the business Dee-Anne McCoull.

Last month R.A Dyer closed suddenly, and residents of Ilminster were left bewildered as to the reasons for shutting up shop.

Two applicants to the R.A Dyer embroidery competition phoned the News and expressed concern about whether or not they would have their entries returned.

Mrs Dinah Harding ,from Ilton, said: "I paid for the entry and now I want it back, I'm not worried about winning."