Over 40 tourist attractions will gather at South Somerset District Council’s free tourism literature exchange on Tuesday 8 March 2016, which will take place at Haynes International Motor Museum from 10am-12.30pm. Tourism businesses from pubs, cafés, hotel, accommodation and visitor services, can come to the Literature exchange. Full story: Read more
27 SOMERSET WAR MEMORIALS LISTED
27 Somerset war memorials are among hundreds to be listed over the last year through Historic England’s pledge to protect 2,500 memorials by 2018, marking the centenary of the First World War. Built by communities in the years following the conflict, these memorials are a poignant, physical reminder of the sacrifices and loss World War One brought about. One hundred years on it is time to come together again to ensure our memorials are in good condition, and properly recognised by listed where appropriate. Full story: read more
First AgustaWestland AW169 for the UK market lands at its base
A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter, the 4.6 tonne AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. The AW169 incorporates several new technology features in the rotor system, engines, avionics, transmission and electric power generation and distribution systems. Full story: Read more