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  • The quilter cut from a royal cloth

    By Western Daily Press at 09:00 on 04/02/12
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    wdnews@bepp.co.uk The rich silks and brocades in a patchwork quilt that has been unveiled at a museum would bring back happy memories of new arrivals for the Queen. For this particular quilt was made by the former royal midwife Helen Rowe, who helped deliver all of the Queen's children. She was famed in the royal household for using remnants from royal gowns as she stitched away while waiting for her new charges to arrive. ...
  • Generous offers of help given to theft victims

    By Somerset Guardian at 08:00 on 04/02/12
    INDEPENDENCE: Alexander Jones-Grech needs a new wheelchair
    A businessman has offered to replace the stolen garden of remembrance sign at St Peter's Church, Westfield. Robert Ford, director of Frome Sign Co, which is based on Westfield Trading Estate, contacted the Somerset Guardian after reading how mourners paying their respects to loved ones had been left upset and angered after heartless thieves removed the large metal sign. As yet the sign has still not been found. Mr Ford said:...
  • Community cinema grant will bring films to Midsomer Norton Town Hall

    By Somerset Guardian at 07:00 on 03/02/12
    MOVIE MAGIC: Midsomer Norton’s Mayor Paul Myers talks to representatives of the Bath Film Festival, Philip Raby and Chris Baker
    Midsomer Norton is to have a new monthly community cinema based in the Town Hall thanks to an imaginative grant bid put together by the Bath Film Festival team in conjunction with local individuals, community groups and businesses. The funding comes from Bath and North East Somerset Council, Creative England and Wessex Water - backed with a contribution of free hall space for a year from the Sarah Ann Trust which runs the Town Hall. ...
  • Tougher dog fouling penalties

    By Bristol Evening Post at 05:00 on 03/02/12
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    FINES for dog fouling in Bath and North East Somerset – which includes the Keynsham area – are expected to go up from £50 to £75. And more council officers are likely to be given the authority to issue fixed-penalty notices when they see dog owners allowing their pets to foul in a public place. As part of the updated Dog Control Orders, there would also be more areas where dogs would not be allowed and areas...
  • NEW SOUTH WEST SERVICE TAKES THE HASSLE OUT OF MOVING

    By hrbrsd at 13:54 on 02/02/12
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    A new service has been launched that will take the stress away for people looking to move home or sell a property on behalf of someone else. Unique to the South West, it will mean those looking for a helping hand with things such as organising a solicitor, preparing letters for utility companies or even advice on boarding pets can sit back and relax knowing that its all been taken care of. The new service will also help people who...

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