The latest Exmoor update from Avon and Somerset Police highlights the Farm and Horse Watch initiative, designed to help prevent rural crime. Click here to read the newsletter in full.

Porlock woman Gina Sorrisa posted this on Facebook yesterday: 'Someone broke into my in-laws’ car at Selworthy car park today and smashed the rear windscreen...it might be a good idea to just keep an eye out for your own cars parked there! Never had a problem in 10 years but best to be vigilant.' Ruth … Continue reading Selworthy Car Vandalism

Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds. … Continue reading Avian Flu Measures Now in Force

We have three black compost bins, one green one and a green water butt on our driveway here at Crockford. Free to anyone who needs them, just come and pick up what you want. Marion Jay

The latest newsletter from Somerset West and Taunton Council is packed with useful local information. Wednesday 19th October is Exmoor Day, the annual celebration of Exmoor which was established as a means of showcasing the National Park’s special and unique area. The 19th October is the anniversary of the area's designation as a National Park … Continue reading SWT Update

A reminder that, on 25th October, Sir Roger Carrick will give a talk about two British heroes of Australia: Admiral Arthur Philip, the first Governor and founder of Australia, and Captain James Cook, who discovered what became known as Australia. The bar opens at 7pm, and there will be an interval. Entry is free: there … Continue reading Village Hall Talk Reminder

It has been suggested by Brian Castle that it would be lovely if the village of Wootton Courtenay had a memorial to our longest serving sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II. It would be good if people could put on their thinking caps and come up with ideas for this memorial, and where to put it in … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Village Plan 2023

I've nearly finished this dolls house which is to be sold to raise funds for the Red Cross Pakistan Floods Appeal. Has anyone a spare scrap of pink silky, satiny fabric for Lady Sparkle's boudoir? I need to make pillows for the bed and my original efforts fell off my work table and vanished under … Continue reading Fabric Appeal for Dolls House

Part of the funding for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service comes from council tax (known as a precept) and business rates. The current council tax charge for the Fire and Rescue Service is £91.79 a year for a Band D household. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is the publicly accountable … Continue reading Fire and Rescue Service Survey