Monthly Archives: December 2012

MP calls for action over 65% rise in fly-tipping in Somerset - Somerset County Gazette MP calls for action over 65% rise in fly-tipping in SomersetSomerset County GazetteAt last week's full council meeting, Lib Dem opposition councillors also urged the Conservatives to scrap so called 'tip taxes' at Somerset's waste re-cycling centres, including those in […]

Potholers have their Christmas party 200ft underground in Britain's largest cave - SWNS Potholers have their Christmas party 200ft underground in Britain's largest caveSWNSA gruelling hour-long descent led the five revellers to the Frozen Deep, a 98ft-high 200ft-long chamber in the Mendip Hills near Cheddar, Somerset. These potholers enjoy their Christmas party 200ft underground in […]

Lifejacket saves pensioner's life - Burnham-On-Sea Lifejacket saves pensioner's lifeBurnham-On-SeaMagistrates at North Somerset Magistrates Court have approved the order for 64 Worston Lane, allowing the closure of the premises since after ruled it is used to supply drugs. More… £75k boost for Town Manager Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this …and more » Mendip cavers go 200ft […]

Tripologist: South Island rings the bell for postcard scenery - Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald Tripologist: South Island rings the bell for postcard scenerySydney Morning HeraldThe surrounding county of Somerset also has some glorious gardens and natural landscapes. The list includes Exmoor National Park, the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the remarkable Cheddar Gorge, England's […]