West Somerset Free Press News http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk All the latest news from West Somerset Free Press Tue, 26 Jan 0012 15:47:00 GMT School’s petition plea over dog fouling http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3020 PARENTS, staff and pupils at a West Somerset school are calling for a crackdown on irresponsible dog owners in a bid to clean up their local streets. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Starstruck in Dulverton! http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2466 DULVERTON residents were challenged to switch off their lights on Wednesday as part of a live BBC television event. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Retail health check paints ‘rosy’ picture http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2453 A HEALTH check of West Somerset's key retail centres has concluded they are performing well - despite the current downturn in the economy and gloomy national forecasts. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT West Somerset chosen for badger culling pilot http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2452 WEST Somerset is one of two areas chosen for a pilot badger cull to combat bovine tuberculosis in cattle. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Charity’s heart grows bigger http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2451 A WEST Somerset charity set up to promote family life and well-being across the district is widening its scope for the people and organisations it helps. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Critics slate green study as ‘too boring’ http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2450 PLANNING officers have been asked to “sex up” a study on renewable and low carbon energy opportunities in West Somerset after claims that it was too boring. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Fishermen in ‘touch and go’ rescue http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2449 TWO fishermen who ran into difficulties off Blue Anchor made it safely into Watchet harbour with minutes to spare thanks to a helping hand from Minehead's lifeboat crew. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Pressure group steps over planning mistake http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2448 CAMPAIGNERS claim to have helped Exmoor National Park Authority to avert a potential planning upset after discovering a “serious mistake” which could have embarrassed both staff and members. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT Starstruck in Dulverton! http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2457 DULVERTON residents were challenged to switch off their lights on Wednesday as part of a live BBC television event. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMT