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Civil engineering firm makes staff redundant

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Cheddar's biggest civil engineer has shed an unknown number of jobs.

Ford Bros made the announcement late on Tuesday, but refused to say how many of its large workforce had been made redundant.

However, the multi-purpose construction firm quashed rumours it had...

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Another vote of confidence in village high street

Another vote of confidence in village high street

Monday, February 15, 2010

While some villages are unfortunately seeing empty shops in their high streets, one is continuing to thrive. Two estate agents have opened this week...

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Talks over tourism office closure back on

Cheddar Tourist Centre

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Crisis talks over the future of Cheddar Tourist Information Centre are back on track.

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Supermarket sweep winner gives goodies to pre-school

Margaret Smith and Phil Besley fill their trolley high

Monday, December 21, 2009

A draw-winning woman gave a third of her winnings away after raiding the shelves in a Cheddar supermarket.

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Garden centre gets in the Christmas spirit

Friday, November 27, 2009

Cheddar Garden Centre is hosting a Christmas Friends & Family Evening on Wednesday, December 2. The store is offering 20 per cent off at the event...

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Hundreds flock to new antiques store in school

Hundreds flock to new antiques store in school

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

More than 100 bottles of wine were drunk and enough food to comfortably feed hundreds of people was eaten at a unique open day. Antiques dealers Les...

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New pylons cost millions

New pylons cost millions

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Overhead power lines could head into the Cheddar Valley if plans for a corridor of pylons are approved. Energy giant EDF wants to open a new reactor...

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C&G redundancy plans on hold during review

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Office staff in Cheddar breathed a sigh of relief when the threat of impending redundancy was lifted. The Cheltenham & Gloucester employees had...

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Quality building accolades

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

The best buildings in Mendip will be recognised at an awards presentation this month. Mendip District Council's annual Built In Quality Awards cover a...

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Charity cheque presented

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis met a pair of stewards from last year's event after they raised £3,540 for charity. Jackie Collier and...

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