Intrepid wildlife presenter Steve Backshall has been travelling the globe filming incredible deadly animals in their natural habitats, but on Tuesday, June 11th at 11am he will be facing a brand new test when he visits the Deadly Challenge at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park. The star of the BBC’s hugely popular Deadly-branded programmes will officially unveil the Wiltshire wildlife attraction’s latest new attraction based on the popular TV series. Full Story: Read More
New public services hub gets green light from planners
A new public services hub in the centre of Mendip is now a step closer to reality after revised plans for the project were granted planning permission. Mendip District Council’s Planning Board last night (Wednesday 5th June) approved the updated plans, which will see the ‘1984’ building – named after the year it was built – completely transformed to provide a new council chamber on the first floor, along with a new two-storey extension which will provide additional office space. Full Story: Read More
New Mayor pledges to put Gillingham first!
The new Mayor of Gillingham, Cllr Val Pothecary, was sworn in at the Annual Council meeting on 28th May. On accepting her term of office Cllr Pothecary thanked the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Steve Joyce, for all his hard work in representing the town over the past year. She also thanked her fellow councillors for electing her Chairman of the Council, and ambassador of the Town. Cllr Pothecary said “I am absolutely delighted to be Mayor of Gillingham and I promise to put the best interests of our community before all other considerations. Full Story: Read More