Tuesday 7th October

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 06:00

Somerset Council says affordable homes built in the county will be given to people with a ‘local connection’ to the area. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle collision involving a Royal Mail van. A new audio installation has been recorded by local vocal groups for Montacute House this Christmas... and more.

Somerset Council is assuring residents that affordable homes built in the county will be given to people with a ‘local connection’ to the area. The Council has been working with housing developers and stresses that contrary to some social media speculation, refugees or asylum seekers do not ‘jump the queue’ when properties become available, and anyone with UK citizenship who has recently moved to the county is not automatically treated as a higher priority.

Emergency services were called to a single vehicle collision involving a Royal Mail van at the weekend. The vehicle crashed and landed on its side in Somerton on Sunday. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue crews from Somerton and Martock were despatched to the scene, at the request of the South Western Ambulance Service.

A new audio installation has been recorded by local vocal groups in preparation for Christmas at Montacute House. Five groups from South Somerset have recorded carols for the festive experience – which will be developed into a soundscape that can be heard around the house’s gardens.

Four new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to assist and support the Lord-Lieutenant as The King’s representative in Somerset. They are Nickie Gething from Bruton, Mary Ellis from Wells. Alastair Martin from Wookey and Linda Nash from Clevedon.

Two 79 year old ladies from Somerset have become black belts in Karate. Beryl Bellamy from South Petherton and Susie McPherson from Merriott picked up their certificates at a weekend ceremony at their dojo in the town.

Primrose Lane in Mudford will be closed this coming weekend to allow Openreach to carry out work. The road will be shut along a short stretch from its junction with The Grange. The work is scheduled to take place on Sunday between 8am and 4pm.

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