A rainbow lit up the evening sky before the weekly applause on Thursday by residents on their doorsteps, to thank all NHS staff and key workers for their dedication to service, during the current coronavirus pandemic of Covid-19. The natural weather phenomenon, which has become a national symbol of hope…

Postcard size hand-drawn pictures of rainbows are being requested by A E Stoodley & Son, to brighten up their window in the George Shopping Centre. Funeral Director, Tracey Warren said: “Our window is looking a little bare. We would love to have some brightly coloured rainbows to display for people…

The local Police beat team are investigating an incident of threatening behaviour towards a young female who was walking her dog in Beadon Woods, Merriott on Sunday evening, April 19th at around 7.05 pm. A spokesman for Avon & Somerset Constabulary said: “A woman in her twenties was walking near…

People with clothes for recycling are being asked to hold onto their donations until the lock down ends. The recycling bank near Waitrose in Crewkerne is currently over-flowing and people have been leaving clothes and shoes in bin bags, which is not being collected as the pick-up service has been…

The Rotary Club of Crewkerne District surprised many residents of Crewkerne, with a letterbox delivery of mini chocolate eggs, as a Random Act of Kindness over the Easter holidays. Those who received the unexpected present were over-joyed and very grateful for the Rotary club’s thoughtfulness at a difficult time when…

Crewkerne Museum is inviting people to find History Heroes on its website and take part in other inspired activities, with photos of people, businesses and places from yesteryear, from the safety of your homes. Administrator of Crewkerne & District Museum & Heritage Centre, Janet Harris said: “We should be open…