A desperate plea to find a new home for Jasper, a five year old male neutered English springer spaniel is being launched today by Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset. Jasper has been at the Sanctuary’s kennels for six months and is now showing signs of depression. Tara Nirula, Re-homing Manager at Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “Some days he just lies in his bed looking so sad. It is heart-rending. Jasper urgently needs a place he can call home”. Full story: Read more
SOMERSET RIVERS AUTHORITY BOARD APPROVES NEW DREDGING
A fresh round of dredging on the River Parrett will begin in the New Year, after the Board of the Somerset Rivers Authority agreed to target a stretch between Northmoor and the M5. Following on from the dredging of 8km of the Parrett and Tone in 2014, the SRA has picked out 0.75km between Northmoor pumping station and the motorway bridge for a £2.14m scheme to protect people and property and reduce the severity, extent and duration of future flooding. Full story: Read more
Cheese Journeys visit to North Cadbury
A group of American cheese enthusiasts has just completed a tour of the west country, taking in the world famous Montgomery Cheddar made in North Cadbury. The trip, organised by ‘’Cheese Journeys’’ based in Utah, visited London, Devon and Somerset – where they stayed at the grand North Cadbury Court, owned by the cheese making Montgomery family. Full story: Read more