Somerton

Thatcher leaves his legacy across region

HIGH SKILL: Harold Wright, 89, of Compton Dundon, who died last week after a lifetime of thatching. He demonstrated his thatching skills at the Royal Bath & West Show for more than 40 years

Sunday, March 07, 2010

ONE of Somerset's oldest thatchers, who came from a dynasty of craftsmen in the historic art established in the 18th century, has died.

Harold Wright, who demonstrated his craft at the Royal Bath & West Show for more than 40 years, was 89.

He came from a line...

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Thatcher leaves his legacy across region

Sunday, March 07, 2010

ONE of Somerset's oldest thatchers, who came from a dynasty of craftsmen in the historic art established in the 18th century, has died. Harold Wright,...

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Couple sue hospital over birth 'distress'

SEEKING DAMAGES: Yeovil District Hospital is being sued over allegations of negligence by staff during a child's birth

Friday, March 05, 2010

A COUPLE are seeking more than £300,000 in damages from Yeovil District Hospital after a "horrifying and distressing" labour. Frances and Mark...

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Couple sue hospital over birth 'distress'

Friday, March 05, 2010

A COUPLE are seeking more than £300,000 in damages from Yeovil District Hospital after a "horrifying and distressing" labour. Frances and Mark...

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Trader vows to quit in pub row

MOVING ON: Clive Keeble of Keeble Antiques in Langport says he will leave town after the district council gave the church planning permission to convert a former pub. Picture by Laura Jones

Friday, March 05, 2010

A BUSINESSMAN has pledged to shut up shop and leave Langport in protest after church leaders were given the go-ahead to convert one of the few...

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Parents get the Bugs as they ready play area for opening

BUSINESS SAVED: The new owners of Dizzy Bugs in Wincanton, Philip and Hannah Hinkley with their children Lawrence, three, Fergus, seven and daughter Amelia, nine. Picture by James Dadzitis

Monday, March 01, 2010

A COUPLE who saved a doomed business from becoming another victim of the recession are preparing to reopen. Hannah and Philip Hinkley, of Henley near...

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Revised plan fails to satisfy all critics

ALL CHANGE: Bellway Homes regional planning director John Brindley with amended plans for 135 homes at Northfield Farm during a public exhibition at the Parish Rooms in Somerton on Tuesday. Pictures by Laura Jones

Sunday, February 28, 2010

SOME residents remain to be convinced about the benefits of a new road junction in Somerton which is part of revised plans for a housing development....

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Revised plan fails to satisfy all critics

Sunday, February 28, 2010

SOME residents remain to be convinced about the benefits of a new road junction in Somerton which is part of revised plans for a housing development....

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