ARK at Egwood’s group of volunteers based in Merriott, Somerset have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024 — the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to the large animal rescues one after the other on Saturday, November 9.
The event, attended by around 100 people, was underway in woodland near Alfred’s Tower, South Brewham, when police turned up just before midnight on Saturday, November 9.
Longleat Festival of Lights was declared open on Friday night, with over 1,000 silk lanterns lighting a "journey through time" — featuring dinosaurs and ancient civilisations.
Three Remembrance Services are taking place over Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11, to honour the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars, and in later conflicts.
The RSPCA was alerted to the non-native reptile after it was found in the Somerset warehouse alongside a delivery of placements.
Taunton Town Council, working in collaboration with the Taunton Branch of the Royal British Legion, Taunton Minster and Somerset Council, have organised the events in support of the annual festival of Remembrance.
The store, inside the WHSmith at 10 Middle Street, will open its doors for the first time on Saturday, November 16, with a launch event from 8.30am until 1pm.
Introducing the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill using a Ten Minute Rule motion in the Commons, MP Sarah Dyke highlighted the environmental impact of extracting peat from boglands.
