Email Scams

Marian Matthews has alerted us to a recent email scam, having received an email purporting to be from BT which says: 'Bills ready for payment - Click the attachment to view in pdf', which was sent from a fake address - memoore243@gmail.com. If you receive an email like this, don't click on any links or … Continue reading Email Scams

SWT Update

Somerset West and Taunton Council's latest newsletter brings news of the 'Taunton Dragon', which will be unleashed in Taunton High Street on Saturday 11th February. The spectacular 4-metre-high public art sculpture has been created by local chainsaw artist Matthew Crabb. For more details, and lots of other local information, click here.

Dunster Benefice Newsletter

The latest update from the Dunster Benefice may be read by clicking here.

School Admissions Criteria Consultation

Somerset County Council have asked the people of Somerset to have their say on the proposed admissions criteria changes for Somerset schools, including some academies, for 2024/25, and the consultation ends very soon. When changes are made to the admissions arrangements, schools have a statutory duty to make them public. This gives people a chance … Continue reading School Admissions Criteria Consultation

Rural Services Network Survey

Research commissioned by the Rural Services Network last year shows rural areas are suffering more acutely from the rise in the cost of living compared to urban areas. A new survey has been launched to determine just how much this is affecting people like you. The purpose of the survey is to understand more about … Continue reading Rural Services Network Survey

Exmoor Police Update

Nuisance scrambler bikes, drug dealing and drink driving feature in the latest Exmoor update from Somerset and Avon Police. Click here to read all about it.

Villagers’ Stores Has New Tenants

The latest newsletter from the Villagers' Stores Board of Directors brings exciting news: new tenants for the village shop! Click here to find out who will be taking it on, and how it will all work.

Social Care Campaign is Launched in Somerset

Social care like you’ve never seen it before – a bold new recruitment campaign has been launched in Somerset The ‘My Time to Care’ campaign was shot entirely in Somerset and stars local carers in six new videos launched on Monday January 16th. The six videos are available to watch here Somerset County Council has … Continue reading Social Care Campaign is Launched in Somerset