Somerset Guardian
Signs of hope
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton joined a global moment of faith as Pope Leo officially closed the ‘Door of Hope’, marking the end of the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. Pupils reflected on hope and how to share it....
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Council tax rise of 11% proposed
Somerset residents will face higher council tax bills in the spring – but no final decision has been made on how much they will increase. Somerset Council is in detailed negotiations with central government as it moves to set its budget in late...
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Tributes paid to animal rights advocate Sarah after ‘shock’ death
Animal welfare campaigner Sarah Fisher, who was the partner of actor Anthony Head, has been remembered as “extraordinary” and “compassionate” following her death. Her daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, said her loss was “immensely shocking” in...
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On the snow line!
There was post-christmas fun at the East Somerset Railway this week. It was so cold, the Snowman turned up with his Snowdog. The East Somerset Railway, a heritage line that runs between Cranmore and Mendip Vale, has attracted thousands of visitors...
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Youngsters spread festive cheer
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School have been overflowing with festive cheer. Children and staff at the Midsomer Norton school, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined in a host of Christmas activities, celebrating the...
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Sir Ed gets in festive spirit
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine visited Little Lost Robot at the Old Print Works in Radstock to make a Christmas wreath with pupils from Trinity Church School. Sir Ed, who plans to send the wreath he...
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Pupils’ kindness praised
Pupils have been going the extra mile – and then some – in their efforts to spread cheer for charity. Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, were challenged to complete 25 acts of kindness in...
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