News in Glastonbury

A precious manuscript leaf from a 13th century Latin Bible, that almost certainly originated from Glastonbury Abbey, has been acquired by the University of Bristol Library's Special Collections.

The hand-written page contains the beginning of the Old Testament Books of Chronicles, narrating the history of Israel and Judah from the Creation.

Peaceful Choir, the first album to be recorded by the World Choir for Peace, whose singers include two former Glastonbury students, was released last week and has been chosen as Classic FM's Album of the Week.

The recording was completed in March in Hanover, Germany, just hours before the country was put into lockdown.

Lorry parks could be constructed across Somerset as the Brexit transition period ends – and residents won't get a say on the matter.

The government recently announced a change in the law, allowing "temporary" lorry parks to be constructed in 29 council areas in England – including Somerset.

Glastonbury motorists are being discouraged from idling their engines in car parks in a bid to improve air quality and residents' health.

Mendip District Council will be installing 'no idling' signs in all 51 of the car parks which it operates in a bid to change drivers' behaviour.

New photos of missing Glastonbury man Lawrence Kemp have been released as the search for him continues.

Yesterday (September 8) Lawrence's family issued a statement as Avon and Somerset Police renewed their appeal to find him.

Only £1 is spent on cycling provision in Somerset for every £13 spent on the county's roads, campaigners have claimed.

More than 60 local councils and community groups in Somerset have called for the county council to stop prioritising cars in its transport schemes.

Avon and Somerset Police are renewing an appeal for information about Lawrence Kemp, missing from his Glastonbury home for more than a month.

The 32-year-old was last in contact with his family late on Saturday August 1 and is without his wallet, bank cards or cash.

After a period of uncertainty and isolation two artists, one of which is a printmaker from Glastonbury, are emerging from the darkness with an exhibition celebrating light as part of Somerset Art Works Open Studios 2020.

Angela Morley (garden designer, willow sculptor and ceramicist) and Joanna Briar (printmaker) are creating a pop-up studio at Pilton Cider on the Anglo-Trading Estate in Shepton Mallet.

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Candlelight Care, which has its head office in Glastonbury, has announced a key promotion within its Home First/Discharge to Assess (D2A) service.

Claire Hurford has been promoted to Manager from her previous role as Team Leader. The Home First/D2A service works closely with the NHS to help patients who have been discharged from hospital, and Claire has led the service since Candlelight Care began offering it two years ago.