Fire crews discover gas cylinder in blazing garden shed
THE potential danger of an exploding gas cylinder was faced by fire and rescue crews who attended a blaze in a garden shed in Watchet this evening.The seemingly minor incident is Brendon Road turned...
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Refuse collectors beat the snow in West Somerset
REFUSE and recycling services in West Somerset were running almost as normal this week, despite the heavy snowfalls.Somerset Waste Partnership said it was fortunate that collections in the more rural...
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'Nail in coffin' of hunting ban as foxhunter wins High Court ruling
TONY Wright, the first huntsman to be prosecuted under the Hunting Act, today won a High Court ruling which was immediately hailed as a new blow to the Labour Government’s anti-hunting legislation.The...
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LETTERS: Hunting Act 'still alive' despite High Court ruling
Dear Editor - Contrary to what the Countryside Alliance would like us to believe, today’s judgment on the Hunting Act from the High Court is in fact a very positive step forward in ensuring illegal...
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LETTERS: Tips for dog owners to save costs in recession
Dear Editor - In recent weeks, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has been very saddened to hear of a number of instances in which people are struggling with the costs of owning a dog,...
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£60 on every Somerset council tax bill 'pays for Lib Dem borrowing'
HIGH-spending Somerset County Council was today criticised for locking itself into uncompetitive borrowing rates for years to come - just as the Bank of England cut rates to their lowest ever level.The...
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'Too many Vicky Pollards in Somerset' say Conservatives
SOMERSET has more ‘Vicky Pollard’ (pictured) young people than almost anywhere else in the country, it has been revealed.The ‘Little Britain’ television comedy character typifies NEETs - young people...
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Weather warning for West Somerset as more snow on way tonight
ANOTHER weather warning for West Somerset has been issued by the Met Office as two-and-a-half inches of snow was expected to fall on Exmoor tonight.People living in some of the highest areas were...
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Chaos in the snow: Schools and roads close, electricity cut off, house...
HEAVY overnight snowfalls brought more chaos to West Somerset today as schools closed, people were unable to travel to work, and many homes lost their electricity.Up to five inches of snow fell across...
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Income cut for pensioners is price worth paying to save economy says Lib Dem...
PENSIONERS and others in West Somerset who had managed to put away money in savings would have to suffer a loss of income for the greater good of the country, the district’s Lib Dem Parliamentary...
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Snow leaves hundreds without electricity for up to 24 hours
UP to 1,000 homes and businesses in the Wiveliscombe area were without electricity today because power cables had been brought down by the snow.Western Power Distribution warned the difficult weather...
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Electricity is restored to 1,000 properties after two days
ELECTRICITY supplies were restored to more than 1,000 homes and businesses in the Wiveliscombe area last night.Many of the properties had been without power for two days after heavy snowfalls brought...
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Hope Centre and Dreamscheme to feature in neighbourhood policing roadshow
TWO award-winning community initiatives in Minehead will take centre stage at a pioneering Somerset County Council and Avon and Somerset Police event this week.The Hope Centre project and Dreamscheme...
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Now Government should help pensioners, says Theo
AN urgent income tax cut to help pensioners has been called for by West Somerset Parliamentary candidate Theo Butt Philip (pictured).The Liberal Democrat candidate last week said pensioners’ lost...
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Air rescue for Exmoor patient as rain and melting snow cause flooding
FLOODING was the new hazard for West Somerset today, as a result of melting snow combining with heavy overnight rain.One victim of the change in weather conditions was a 76-year-old Exmoor man who had...
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Help keep out New Year chill with council heating efficiency grant
RESIDENTS of West Somerset feeling the chill in the New Year are being urged to take advantage of a newly-launched scheme to help them with keeping their homes warm.The Warm Streets programme is just...
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Youth Parliament debates school measures to help save the environment
PUPILS from schools across West Somerset have formed their own Youth Parliament to encourage the district council to be more involved in the activities of local youngsters.The ‘Parliament’ met in the...
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Exmoor man held by police investigating Devon 'bilking' offences
POLICE in Devon today arrested an Exmoor man on charges of ‘bilking’ - which is when a customer leaves without paying for goods or services.The 57-year-old, from Dulverton, was accused of filling his...
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Rescue mission launched for snowbound Exmoor residents
RESIDENTS on Exmoor who remained cut off by heavy snow after almost a week were hoping to be rescued this evening.The village of Upton (pictured), near Wimbleball Lake, saw nearly two feet of snow...
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Gas Safety Register ID now required for gas repairs
A CHANGE in the law affecting homes and businesses with plans to have gas appliances serviced, upgraded, or installed, is being highlighted by West Somerset CouncilFrom tomorrow, the Government is...
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Council honours amateur photographers of the year
WINNERS of Westlabb’s West Somerset Amateur Digital Photographer of the Year 2008 have received their prizes at a presentation ceremony held in the district council chamber, in Williton.They were...
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New tourism partnership could boost local economy
A NEW tourism industry partnership to promote West Somerset and Greater Exmoor is to be considered by West Somerset Council cabinet members next week.They will be asked to work with potential partners...
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Cabinet considers funding boost for Minehead EYE
PLANS for Minehead EYE - a place young people in West Somerset can call their own - could take a step forward next week.West Somerset Council’s cabinet is meeting to look at agreeing a partnership deal...
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BUSINESS NEWS: Skills workshop to boost future business prospects
UNDERSTANDING West Somerset employers’ skills and employment needs and providing good training opportunities to ensure competitive futures for local firms are some of the themes of a free workshop...
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National award for controversial temporary council officer
THE work of West Somerset Council’s controversial temporary chief officer Dr Jack Neal has been recognised with a national award from the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE).Dr Neal’s...
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