Latest articles from Clare Bourke

Rupert Cox talks about his Somerset life

As the Royal Bath & West Society prepares for its 50th show in Shepton Mallet, it does so with a new chief executive at the helm. CLARE BOURKE talks to new boss Rupert Cox about farming, business and taking on a new challenge

Discover Ilminster’s rich history

With its stunning architecture, the picturesque market town of Ilminster may not look like it has changed much through the years but its many historic buildings tell a different story

Food first for Wellington

It seems one of the main attractions for this Somerset town is its food offerings, partly thanks to an initiative aimed to put it on the map, as Clare Bourke discovers

Last Word

A year after floodwaters began their devastating tirade of the Somerset Levels, two of the key agencies involved reflect on the past year and what is being done for the future

Baldock – a passion for life

Baldock residents have recently created a range of major events and community projects that have injected new life and interest in the town. Sandra Smith reports