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The Henstridge church said the larder and fridge were closed after "repeated vandalism and disrespect"

Henstridge community fridge and larder closed after “repeated vandalism and disrespect”

A COMMUNITY project aiming to help those in need get access to food has closed after “repeated vandalism and…

Frodon, Bryony and Rob with Wincanton Primary School pupils during the visit

Wincanton school pupils enjoy visit from star racehorse Frodon

TEACHERS used to reining in wayward youngsters turned their attention to a top racehorse during a special visit this…

Photos of elements from 1 Regt AAC flew over to Wincanton to capture children from the local schools shapped into the figure of a Poppy. Captured 2023/09/12

Giant human poppy promotes appeal

HUNDREDS of school and nursery age children gathered at Wincanton Recreation Ground to create a giant human…

Parents urged to have their say on education funding in Somerset

PARENTS and the public in Somerset are being urged to have their say on education funding in the county. Somerset…

The Suntory factory in Coleford, Gloucestershire, which has produced Ribena since 1947. Picture: Suntory

Wincanton Plc loses Ribena contract with Suntory

MORE bad news for logistics firm Wincanton Plc has been confirmed after the company lost a major contract. Last week,…

Popular Clarks Village bakery applies for awning to cover diners

A BAKERY at the popular Clarks Village shopping complex could soon be sporting an awning to keep diners dry. A…

Concrete crisis: Somerset school added to list of those with unsafe Raac

A SOMERSET school has been added to a list of those affected by potentially dangerous Raac (reinforced autoclaved…

Village pub in Somerset reopens after £100,000 community effort

A VILLAGE pub has reopened – after a £100,000 community effort to get the drinks flowing again. The Alhampton Inn,…

New Food & Drink Festival coming to Bath & West Showground in 2024

A NEW food festival is coming to Somerset next year. The Royal Bath & West Society has announced plans for…

No council-run schools in Dorset or Somerset affected by RAAC scare

SOMERSET and Dorset Council-controlled schools are not on the list of those with RAAC concrete risks. Both councils have told…