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 | 24/04/2009 2:50 pm

  • One of UK's oldest brass band hunts for new conductor - The band's current conductor is stepping down next year due to an arm injury.
  • Somerset in pictures: A retiring lollipop lady and bus strikes - Locals share their love for a retiring lollipop lady and bus drivers go on strike.
  • Veterans offered scholarship to build future careers - The scholarship is open to veterans and serving personnel who intend to leave the military.
  • 'Fiasco' youth regeneration project is paused - Some contractors are yet to be paid after building work is "paused" on the Red Brick building C.
  • Man who attacked wife with baseball bat jailed - Ashley Jeanes also submerged her head underwater, a court is told.
  • ‘Much-loved cultural gem’ could reopen in 2025 - The Old Town Quarry could reopen next summer after extensive renovations to improve public safety.
  • Bus station to become revamped £2.7m transport hub - The site in Tower Street was used as a vaccination centre during the pandemic.
  • Two days of free bus travel start - Passengers will be entitled to free travel on selected bus routes in North Somerset.
  • Marine lake charity awarded £95k to 'enhance legacy' - Marlens, which looks after Clevedon Marine Lake, say it is "delighted" at the "fantastic news".
  • Village to lose High Street Post Office - A spokesperson for WHSmith said it was no longer "sustainable" to run the store in Street.
  • Lollipop lady, 85, retires after 32 years - Cora Pinkawa first started helping children cross the road to Milborne Port primary in 1991.
  • Pupils unwittingly smoking spiked vapes, study finds - University of Bath research has found schoolchildren are smoking vapes spiked with the drug spice.
  • Charity seeks new end-of-life companion volunteers - The success of a companionship service in Taunton has seen it expanded across the county.
  • Village set for new 20mph speed limit - North Somerset Council hope the change will encourage road safety and sustainable travel in Hutton.
  • Dancers raise thousands in 24-hour challenge - More than 150 dancers take part in the event to raise money to help refurbish the closed theatre.
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