A Somerset veteran of the Arctic convoys in World War II is worried he might die before he receives his medal. The creation of the Arctic Star was announced in December after a long campaign to recognise the work of an estimated 400 living veterans. The first men received their medals in March but 90-year-old Raymond Scutt, from Cannington, is still waiting. Full Story: Read More
Temporary library to be set up in Yeovil | This is Somerset
A temporary library will be set up in Yeovil whilst the town’s library is closed for major refurbishments.Yeovil library on King George Street will be shut from May 6 for nearly three months while self-service machines are installed. A mobile library vehicle will be parked outside the building opposite the Post Office to offer a temporary service during the closure. This short-term provision will offer books, DVDs and CDs for all ages as well as computing and printing services. Full Story: Read More
GODMINSTER EXPANDS ITS OPERATION IN BRUTON
Local company, Godminster is helping Bruton’s car parking crisis by providing free over-flow parking at its new sales site off Station Road in Bruton, Somerset. Godminster, which is expanding its team by appointing two new members of staff to its sales department, has just opened new offices on the Brue site near its existing warehouse and production operation where the new free car-parking will be located. Full Story: Read More