Nearly 100 traffic lights in Somerset, a third of the county’s stock, could cause a risk to public safety, the county council has said. It is now investing £250,000 to repair and replace them, after accepting the safety of the public could be affected. The average age of the stock of traffic signals – and the county’s 54,000 street lights – is increasing. Full Story: Read More
King Arthur’s School student Zac Smith raises £600 for St Margaret’s Hospice | This is Somerset
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nager who shaved off his curly ginger locks has raised £600 for charity. Zac Smith, of King Arthur’s School, had his head shaved in December 2012 to raise money for St Margaret’s Hospice – who looked after his mum, Sue, during her final weeks. Full Story: Read More
Farmers’ seminar comes to Yeovil town, Wednesday 20th February
Next week members of the local farming com
munity will have the chance to come together to examine farm business issues and to discuss the challenges they face at a free evening meeting with a panel of six specialists. The seminar, which is being held at 7.30pm on Wednesday February 20 at Yeovil Town Football Club and includes a hot supper, will offer specialist advice with speakers from Dyne Drewett solicitors and Old Mill accountants. Full Story: Read More