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The Prime Minister has spelled out another set of very tight restrictions in the run up to Christmas. There is no sensible argument against the arithmetic provided by scientists. This virus is spreading. There is no simple way of stopping … [Read more...] about COVID - NEW RULES

By all accounts he was insanely brave, but ended up unloved by the Viking army he led. And, like all the other Vikings, his reign of terror ended in Wedmore when King Alfred signed a deal with their king to send the whole lot of them back … [Read more...] about IVAR THE BONELESS (of Somerset County Council)

This November will be very different. It has to be, for the sake of public safety. No march pasts, no ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. No packed church services. And no friendly faces knocking at the door to ask you to contribute to … [Read more...] about LEST WE FORGET

Our great county has become something of a geographical joke ever since local government was reorganised in 1974. Once upon a time the county council represented every inch of this famous shire, but with every amalgamation and creation of … [Read more...] about TIME TO RE-UNITE SOMERSET

The Mayor of Minehead (resplendent in his chain of office) and a fellow town councillor at the funfair which should not have been allowed to happen. I am still very annoyed that the event was arranged by the council. You cant do effective … [Read more...] about FUNFAIR AFTERMATH