Matt Faulkner

Taunton

Radio Presenter at BBC Radio Somerset

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Community fridge saves 24,000 meals from landfill

Jan 19, 2025 | yahoo.com | Matt Faulkner

Ten tonnes of food, equivalent to 23,809 meals, was saved from landfill in the run-up to Christmas thanks to a community fridge. Twenty volunteers in Shepton Mallet stocked the fridge with food they collected from local supermarkets, including sprouts, carrots and even two turkeys. Anyone is allowed to take food from the fridge, which was set up primarily to reduce food waste. "I cannot express how hard our volunteers worked," said volunteer Vix Ross.
Residents launch campaign for pedestrian crossing

Jan 18, 2025 | msn.com | Matt Faulkner

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Residents launch campaign for pedestrian crossing

Jan 18, 2025 | yahoo.com | Matt Faulkner

Residents in a Somerset town have started a campaign for a pedestrian crossing on a busy road. People who live near the A39 in Glastonbury want the crossing installed to make it easier for pedestrians coming from a housing estate at the junction with Ranger Road to access a supermarket and food shops. The nearest current crossing is 400m away and residents say another is needed in order for people to cross safely.
UK company sole bidder for £1bn MOD helicopter project

Sep 3, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Matt Faulkner |Chris Lockyer

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Marriage of 70 years began with a kiss in the dark

Aug 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Faulkner |Lili Sheppard

Matt Faulkner & Lili Sheppard - BBC News, SomersetAugust 13, 2024 at 5:39 AM·2 min readA Somerset couple are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary after sharing their first kiss in the dark at Wellington Monument. On 6 August 1950, William and Rosemary Franks, known as Bill and June, met for the first time after separately attending a sports event at the monument with friends.
Scarecrows take over village for festival

Aug 2, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Matt Faulkner

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Scarecrows take over village for festival

Aug 2, 2024 | aol.com | Matt Faulkner

A village in South Somerset is holding a scarecrow festival as part of its "Britain in Bloom" campaign. People who live in Barrington have made over 20 colourful scarecrows and positioned them outside their houses. They range from traditional straw creations to film and television characters such as "Woody" from Toy Story and "Mr. Tickle". The winner will be announced on Saturday 14 August at the village fete. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X.
Scarecrows take over village for festival

Aug 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Faulkner

Matt Faulkner - BBC NewsAugust 3, 2024 at 6:06 AMA village in South Somerset is holding a scarecrow festival as part of its "Britain in Bloom" campaign. People who live in Barrington have made over 20 colourful scarecrows and positioned them outside their houses. They range from traditional straw creations to film and television characters such as "Woody" from Toy Story and "Mr. Tickle". The winner will be announced on Saturday 14 August at the village fete. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X.
Somerset's first public padel tennis courts open

Aug 1, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Matt Faulkner

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Ermine moths wreak 'unprecedented' destruction on orchard

Jul 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Matt Faulkner

Moths wreak 'unprecedented' destruction on orchardBy Matt Faulkner, BBC News, SomersetBBCErmine moths are a destructive pest of evergreen trees, shrubs, and hedgesAn orchard has been infested with "unprecedented" numbers of ermine moths. The cider business, based near Kingsbury Episcopi in Somerset, has 15,000 trees and says at least half are currently infected. Somerset Cider Brandy doesn't use pesticides and says its only defence against the creatures is to buy ducks to eat the caterpillars.