Nick Thomas

1 week ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Nick Thomas

From the opening night on Friday May 23 which featured late 1980s chart-toppers Soul II Soul to the dreams of Gabrielle, to American star Curtis Stigers, not to mention countless other events and workshops, there was pretty much something for everyone. “I’m incredibly proud of what this year’s festival has achieved and thank you to all those who attended," Ian Bowden, festival director, told The Sidmouth Herald.

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Nick Thomas

Cllr Leigh Redman spoke out again the housing motion (Image: Archive) Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, and Independent councillors have voted against a Conservative motion to recognise and respond to what it sees as growing housing pressures across the county, including claiming asylum bedspaces are too high.

2 weeks ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Nick Thomas

The motion called for the government to acknowledge Somerset’s unique circumstances—including what he sees as a high number of asylum accommodation placements—and to provide additional investment to ensure local housing needs are not displaced. It also reaffirmed Somerset Council’s commitment to prioritising local residents for social and affordable housing where legally and practically possible.

2 weeks ago | somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Nick Thomas

This will make the teenager available to be considered for selection across all cricket for Somerset from May 21st to June 26th. The move comes as his brother, James, has been called up for the England squad for the current test versus Zimbabwe. The 17-year-old King’s College student, who worked his way onto the Somerset Academy via the Somerset Emerging Player Programme, made his second XI debut for the club in 2023 and has gone on to represent England under 19s.

2 weeks ago | thewestonmercury.co.uk | Nick Thomas

Mercury back on Insta (Image: stock.adobe.com) It may have been almost seven years since the previous post but the Weston Mercury is now back on Instagram and we'd love it if you could help us build a following on there.