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West Somerset offer up to ｣10,000 to help restore empty buildings
Published: Wed, 07/01/2009 14:50West Somerset Council is offering grants of up to £10,000 so that empty homes can be restored to use. The council may also be able to help owners of idle commercial buildings, flats or empty storage areas above shops where there is potential for conversion to a dwelling.Full story -
2008 was a good year for West Somerset Railway but no record-breaker
Published: Mon, 05/01/2009 17:37Despite difficult trading conditions during 2008 the West Somerset Railway carried the second-highest total of passengers in its 32 year history. The Railway, which runs for 20 miles between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead, sold 203.966 tickets, narrowly beating its 2005 total of 203,297.Full story -
West Somerset Council launch new code of practice for buskers
Published: Tue, 30/12/2008 12:10Full story -
Warmer Homes for West Somerset residents
Published: Mon, 29/12/2008 09:38Warmer Improved Somerset Homes (WISH) is a scheme to help local people over the age of 60 stay warm and well, and financially independent.Full story -
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Apprenticeships in sport & leisure industry available for Somerset's youngsters
Published: Wed, 24/12/2008 10:06Somerset County Council offer a variety of apprenticeship schemes which combine NVQ qualifications at either GCSE or A-level standard and ‘hands on' training and experience at work placements.Full story -
Minehead's Dreamscheme team entertain residents of Silvermead
Published: Tue, 23/12/2008 11:16Children from Dreamscheme - 'Seaward Way' spread Christmas cheer at Silvermead, Alcombe, Minehead when they visited their Christmas coffee morning to tell the Christmas Nativity story and sing Carols.Full story -
An imitation gun can create a real danger for your children
Published: Sat, 20/12/2008 09:39Firearms officers are urging parents not to buy imitation guns as presents this Christmas.Full story -
West Somerset clampdown on taxi safety.
Published: Tue, 23/12/2008 09:58West Somerset Council, police officers and vehicle inspectors joined forces last week (Friday December 19) for a pre-Christmas clampdown on taxi operators.Full story -
Attempted armed robbery at Alcombe Road Spar shop.
Published: Mon, 22/12/2008 08:12Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man tried to rob a Spar shop in Minehead using a hand gun.Full story -
Timberscombe First School is outstanding. That's official!
Published: Thu, 18/12/2008 10:44“This is an outstanding school. The warm, caring and vibrant ethos creates an atmosphere in which all pupils thrive.” Ofsted reportFull story -
Great Day for Exmoor Tourism
Published: Wed, 17/12/2008 08:48The launch of Exmoor Coast and Country took place on December 16 at the newly refurbished Rest and Be Thankful Inn at Wheddon Cross on Exmoor, and many key figures in Exmoor tourism were present to celebrate the new guide.Full story -
Fire & rescue service gives out flooding warning and advice
Published: Sat, 13/12/2008 12:13Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is warning motorists to avoid driving into floodwater following heavy rainfall across the two counties last night (Friday).Full story -
Facebook users targeted by Internet fraudsters
Published: Wed, 10/12/2008 12:37There is an email circulating purporting to be from a friend on Facebook.Full story -
West Somerset Community College comes to the aid of vulnerable members of the community
Published: Wed, 10/12/2008 12:13Carpentry students at West Somerset Community College have joined forces with local police to help the Bobby Van scheme - an initiative that provides vulnerable residents and victims of crime with free locks, door chains and alarms.Full story -
6th formers at West Somerset Community College get lessons in safe driving
Published: Wed, 10/12/2008 12:06Police and road safety officials held a workshop at West Somerset Community College on Monday (December 8) as part of the Pass Plus initiative to reduce the number of car crashes involving newly qualified drivers. They were giving an interactive presentation to sixth formers on attitudes and behaviour on the road.Full story -
Yeovil family take West Somerset Railway total to 4,000,000
Published: Wed, 10/12/2008 10:08When the Hayward Family from Yeovil made their way to Bishops Lydeard Railway station on December 6th to travel on a West Somerset Railway Santa Special Train they were not expecting to be making a small part of WSR history.Full story -
Somerset Councils Unite to Save Millions
Published: Sat, 06/12/2008 16:37Somerset's six councils are making headway towards saving a total of £20million for rate payers and improving services by working together.Full story -
New and Improved Local Area Panels ahead of Minehead PACT meeting
Published: Fri, 05/12/2008 08:40Local Area Panels are looking to forge stronger links with local organisations and people. Now representatives from the Exmoor National Park Authority, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue, officers from the county council's locality and community teams, Somerset PCT and Magna West Somerset Housing Associations have been invited to future panels.Full story -
Minehead Baptist Church's Hope Centre project Awarded for 前utstanding Contribution to Reducing Re-Offending'
Published: Thu, 04/12/2008 13:51The Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice Board's annual awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 2nd December recognising the achievements and hard work of individuals and organisations for the Criminal Justice System.Full story
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