LIMITED facilities , few jobs and a lack of transport can hinder the lifestyles of youngsters living in small villages.

But youth workers in Edington are offering young people a lifeline in the form of a moped and career advice.

The moped loan scheme was set up as part of the Somerset Rural Youth Project and offers 16-25-year-olds the chance to hire out a moped to access their jobs and colleges.

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