Morning Briefing: Martock Library's funding cut by village's Parish Council

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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. How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them Wasps can become a nuisance when you're trying to enjoy the summer weather outside - here are three ways to keep them away without causing harm. 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. 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. Barrington Fete returns bigger and better than ever The Barrington Fete returns bigger and better than ever this summer Yeovil Junction Station toilet refurbishments completed by South Western Railway South Western Railway has completed an improvement project totalling £6.5 million across more than 100 stations — including Yeovil Junction, Crewkerne, and Templecombe. 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. Ilchester's Dirty Toppers named Best New Dairy Product A West Country cheese brand has taken home a Gold Award for Best New Dairy Product at the International Cheese Awards 2024. 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. 'Technology is a wonderful thing – when it's on your side' Technology is a wonderful thing – when it's on your side.  But when it's turned against you, boy can it cause pain! Read more

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