The experts' view

Somerset

Warning to home workers

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Somerset Trading Standards is keen to raise awareness of home working scams which can often appeal to people who can least afford to become embroiled...

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Chinese lanterns blaze prompts safety warnings

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Farmers are asking party-goers and party organisers to think about the potentially lethal implications for livestock — or the damage running...

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Fears over pier work as company goes bust

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The opening of Weston-super- Mare’s new £51 million pier could be delayed even further – because one of the main subcontractors...

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Customers hit as building society to close another branch

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Halifax in Burnham-on-Sea will close in November. The High Street building society closes on November 5 after Lloyds' takeover after the banking...

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Peter McGahan: Icy bank debt

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

I'm not sure if its just my taste of adverts but there is something about that Halifax advert (ice ice baby) that seems to have a negative effect on...

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Westcountry overlooked in Halifax Seaside Town Quality of Life Review

Westcountry overlooked in seaside quality-of-life review

Monday, August 16, 2010

Devon and Cornwall have long been popular destinations for people looking to live the good life by the sea. Stunning coastlines, picture postcard...

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'Informal' economy is thriving in rural areas blighted by low employment

'Informal' economy is thriving in rural, vulnerable areas blighted by low employment

Friday, August 13, 2010

Low earners in the Westcountry appear to be returning to age-old rural customs such as bartering to supplement their incomes, according to research. A...

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Permission for new superstore

Friday, August 13, 2010

SAINSBURY'S has been given permission to open a new £15 million supermarket in Portishead. North Somerset Council's north area planning committee...

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Finest food and drink in West put to the test at Taste of the West competition

Friday, August 13, 2010

Chilli fudge, orange blossom chocolate and cream tea ice cream are just some of the tastebud tantalising entries into this year's Taste of the West...

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