345 days and thousands of miles, teenager reaches India on incredible two-wheeled journey for St. Margaret’s Hospice Jude Kriwald left from St. Margaret’s Hospice in Yeovil on Saturday 16th June 2012 to begin an epic journey- by bike – to India to raise money for St. Margaret’s Hospice. On Friday 31st May 2013, nearly one year after he began, Jude crossed the border of India. Full Story: Read More

People in South West England are putting their health at risk when cooking at home, a new survey has shown. 81% of those asked in the South West admitted to one or more habits that put them at risk of food poisoning, including 28% admitting they would eat food that has been dropped on the floor and 19% not washing their hands properly before preparing food. Full Story: Read More

South Somerset District Council is adding its support to Shelter’s national campaign to tackle rogue landlords. The housing and homelessness charity is calling on local authorities across the country to take a tough stance against rogue landlords operating in their area. By signing up to the campaign, South Somerset District Council is committing to use all the tools at its disposal to crack down on landlords who are ignoring their responsibilities and causing misery to local families. Full Story: Read More