Householders in Mendip will be able to feel the warmth this winter with new energy saving measures being offered to residents. The second part of a new domestic energy saving scheme is being introduced across Mendip targeting Street, Wells and the rural villages thanks to close working between Mendip District Council and The Mark Group. Full story: Read more
Norton shop reopens following grant from South Somerset District Council
The future of the village shop in Norton-Sub-Hamdon has been secured, helped by a grant from South Somerset District Council of £9,436 to the Norton Community Land Trust (CLT) which has leased the shop premises and will be largely run by local volunteers. The post office and shop has provided a vital local service for many years supporting Norton itself and the nearby villages of Chiselborough and West Chinnock. Full story: Read more
Yeovil College students tune-in to Literary Festival…
Media students from Yeovil College have helped to record a radio outside broadcast at Yeovil Literary Festival. The broadcast was organised by Radio Ninesprings – the new community radio station for Yeovil – as part of a creative industries training project funded by Somerset County Council. The students helped to set-up microphones, mix sound and edit the recordings made of guest speakers at events at the Octagon theatre and Yeovil Library. Full story: Read more