The new branding for many of Somerset’s public services was confirmed at a meeting of Somerset County Council’s Executive today (14 December 2022), with the approval of a brand for the new Somerset Council.  The new brand will begin to appear on council services from April next year when the new unitary Council comes into … Read more…

On 10th April 1973 a charter flight from Bristol Airport to Basle in Switzerland ended in disaster when it crashed into a forested hillside in a snowstorm shortly before it was due to land.  Among the 139 passengers on board were members of Axbridge Ladies Guild, Cheddar Mums Night Out Group and skittles players from … Read more…

Jordan, Alice and baby Arthur were presented with this year’s trophy for the best decorations in Cheddar’s Cliff Street illuminations competition as part of Cheddar’s Festive Night. Their house was chosen by Peter Colton, vice-chair of the parish council and Sarah Catling, the clerk, to receive the coveted award, sponsored by The Bath Arms. Cllr … Read more…

Sedgemoor District Council is offering free parking in all of its car parks for the four weekends before Christmas, including Cliff Street and Church Street in Cheddar. People will be able to park without charge in all eighteen of the Council-owned car parks across Sedgemoor on Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th December. Especially given … Read more…

Somerset County Council’s Executive has approved a wide-ranging package of support to help Somerset people deal with the impacts of the Cost of Living crisis this winter. Support includes financial assistance with food and energy bills through the Household Support Fund, a ‘Warm Welcome’ network of venues where people can find warmth and company, as … Read more…