Paul Jones

2 days ago | somersetleveller.co.uk | Paul Jones

MP SARAH Dyke (Lib Dem, Glastonbury & Somerton) has called on the Prime Minister to help tackle anti-social behaviour in her constituency. This week, the MP urged Sir Keir Starmer to provide extra resources, met with police and residents, and also called for a PSPO to deal with bad behaviour in Glastonbury. It comes after a spate of incidents in recent months in the town.

2 days ago | somersetleveller.co.uk | Paul Jones

A PLAN to lease the home of Frome Town AFC to a private investor, with the option to buy, has been rejected by town chiefs – for now. Frome Town Council (FTC) held an Extraordinary Town Council meeting on yesterday (June 5) to hear from supporters and opponents of a proposal that would have seen Badgers Hill leased out, with the tenant having an option to purchase the site. Councillors were tasked with making a decision over the future of the ground – and eventually rejected the scheme before it.

2 days ago | somersetleveller.co.uk | Paul Jones

A HOLLYWOOD legend has become patron of performing arts at a Somerset school. Actor, director and playwright Steven Berkoff has become a Patron of Performing Arts at Queen’s College, Taunton. Berkoff will be well known to film buffs and theatre fans, having starred in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop, Rambo, as well as James Bond classic, Octopussy. His television credits include a memorable guest role in Doctor Who and a recurring part in historical drama Vikings.

3 days ago | somersetleveller.co.uk | Paul Jones

STREET cleaning and grounds maintenance in the former Mendip district have been brought ‘in-house’. Somerset Council has announced the services – previously provided by contractor idverde – started being integrated into the authority’s existing operations on June 1 in a bid to “ensure unified and efficient maintenance of public spaces for our residents”.

4 days ago | somersetleveller.co.uk | Paul Jones

A SOMERSET cider maker is enjoying the sweet taste of success after picking up a top award at the recent Royal Bath and West Show. A sweet cider made by Alan Berry and his son Mark, of Blackmore Vale Cider, near Templecombe, was voted The People’s Choice in the Orchards and Cider Exhibition at the show, which ran last week. More than 1,000 showgoers voted in the competition, which gives participants the chance to taste and pick a winner from six ciders.