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  • Firefighters tackle heath fire

    FIREFIGHTERS are continuing to tackle a heath fire at Ellicombe, Minehead which broke out yesterday. Specialist equipment, including Brendon pumps to pump water long distances across the inaccssible area, and a foam-equipped SupaCat vehicle, is being

  • Scout leader Chris is given award

    A SCOUT leader from Rockwell Green has received a top honour for his dedication to his group. Christopher Cox from Rockwell Green Scout Group has been recognised by the Scout Association with the Chief Scout's Commendation. Chris, who has been involved

  • Toddlers get new toys

    TODDLERS in West Somerset are getting new toys to play with, thanks to grants totalling £3,500. The money has enabled children's play charity CLOWNS to buy new toys for its toy library and toy boxes which can be hired by children's groups or parents

  • 'Bogus cold callers' named and shamed

    TRADING standards officers have named and shamed eight rogue businesses using false information while offering household services. The move follows an increasing number of complaints about cold calls to homes across Somerset. In many cases, people are