Somerset Councillors Honor Christine Lawrence as By-Election Candidates Emerge Wednesday, October 1, 2025 somerset politics byelection dunster council elections retirement conservative localgovernment leadership Somerset councillors gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to Councillor Christine Lawrence, who retired after more than two decades serving the Dunster division. Representing the rural area between Minehead and the Quantock … Read More
Newspaper Delivery Man Jeff Savage Retires After 36 Years of Service in Cheddar Valley Sunday, September 14, 2025 newspaper delivery retirement community cheddarvalley tradition dedication local service friendship Jeff Savage, a beloved newspaper delivery man in the Cheddar Valley, has retired after an impressive 36 years of dedicated service. Following in his father’s footsteps, Jeff became a familiar face in the community, … Read More
Somerset Conservative Councillor Resigns, Sparking Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor byelection dunster conservative retirement localgovernment resignation minehead politics After more than two decades of dedicated service, Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence has officially stepped down from her role representing the Dunster division in Somerset, triggering a by-election set to take place … Read More
Somerset Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence Steps Down, Triggering Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor by-election conservative dunster retirement council localgovernment minehead politics Christine Lawrence, a Conservative councillor who has represented the Dunster division in Somerset for over 20 years, has announced her retirement, prompting a by-election expected to take place later this autumn. Ms Lawrence … Read More
Mary Berry Embraces Busy Retirement, Says There's 'Plenty of Time to Rest in Heaven' Tuesday, September 2, 2025 maryberry baking retirement cookbook thegreatbritishbakeoff healthyliving television celebration food wellness Mary Berry, the cherished former judge of The Great British Bake Off, shows no intention of winding down as she celebrates her 90th birthday this year. Rather than stepping back and taking it easy, Mary’s schedule remains … Read More
Calls to Save £174k by Not Replacing Bath and North East Somerset CEO Monday, July 28, 2025 ceo bathnes localgovernment costcutting leadership retirement council finance bureaucracy politics Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a decision on whether to replace its chief executive officer, Will Godfrey, who is stepping down next year after six years at the helm. Godfrey, currently earning £174,199 annually, … Read More