Daily Catch-up: Somerset Council assets to be sold to balance the books

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Somerset Council assets to be sold to balance the books Key assets could be sold by Somerset Council in a bid to balance the books In Pictures: Sparkford to Ilchester bypass section nearly complete Striking new drone footage released by National Highways give a bird's eye view of the new Sparkford to Ilchester upgrade approaching completion in Somerset.  South West Water set to close the A358 Chard Street for a week A small section of the A358 will be closed for a week, as South West Water works to 'provide a new water service' for a costumer. Somerset pensioner takes mortgage lender to High Court after 'financial misery' David Riley, 76, who is recovering from bowel cancer, found himself stuck as a mortgage prisoner in a 'black hole' of unaffordable payments. Mr Riley had bought a five-bedroom townhouse in Martock with a £200,000 mortgage from Northern Rock in 2006. Martock Library's funding cut by village's Parish Council The Parish Council had been "providing support" of £5,000 a year to help the library operate its normal opening hours for "the past couple of years", but that funding has now been removed. Crowdfunder launched for Chard man missing in Sardinia Evie Baker, the mum of a man from Chard who has gone missing in Sardinia has launched a fundraiser. A unique residence in a private and desirable address in Ilminster This unique, three-bedroom property occupies grounds of around a quarter of an acre in a private and desirable address in Ilminster. Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation After reports that 1p and 2p coins could be scrapped, the Treasury has revealed that will not be the case. Children's right to play celebrated with four free Play Days Creative activities and live theatre are in store this summer for neighbourhoods across South Somerset. New exhibition 'By Invitation' showcases versatile art at Ilminster arts centre Ilminster Arts Centre has unveiled a new exhibition, 'By Invitation', showcasing invited artists' interpretations of nature, wildlife, and organic shapes.

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