Morning Briefing: RECAP: Major A-road in Somerset blocked due to an 'obstruction'

RECAP: Major A-road in Somerset blocked due to an 'obstruction' - Somerset union members launch cost of living crisis campaign directed at Rishi Sunak

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Morning Briefing

RECAP: Major A-road in Somerset blocked due to an 'obstruction' The A303 eastbound has been closed between Southfields and South Petherton due to an obstruction. Drivers are urged to plan ahead.

Somerset union members launch cost of living crisis campaign directed at Rishi Sunak Somerset and North Devon members of a national union group are campaigning to reduce the cost of living in the UK.

Chard Carnival committee 'shocked' at grant delay The Chard Carnival Committee said they were "shocked" to not have been awarded a grant with one week to go to the event.

'We can't stop bus company closing further depots' says Somerset Council Somerset Council says it has no power to stop further bus depot closures in the county.

New owners take on Chard guesthouse in a Victorian villa A guest house in Chard has new owners after the couple who had run it for 26 years retired.

Carnival and other events: A full list of what's on in Chard this winter This year's Chard Carnival takes place on Saturday, October 14 but residents and visitors can also look forward to other events.

Ilminster shops and businesses join carnival's decorated window competition A number of shops in Ilminster have joined the Carnival Decorated Window Competition 2023.

'Totally inappropriate' new homes near A303 could still be built under revised plans The development could still go ahead after the developer put forward amended plans for the same number of homes – with a decision expected early in the new year.

Coffee morning in memory of 'family man' from Chard raises funds for cancer charity A coffee morning held in memory of a "loving family man" from Chard raised over £2,000 for a cancer charity.

How to prevent household mould as shocking cost to remove it revealed An expert has shared some top tips for preventing mould in your home including using houseplants as the shocking cost of removing this issue is revealed.

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