Bridget Phillipson will decry ‘a national scandal’ when she speaks at a Government regional improvement conference on Friday.

The Avenue Cinema in Minehead will showcase a variety of films from Friday, July 4 to Thursday, July 10. To book tickets, call 01643 870871 or visit avenue-cinema.co.uk or sandbcinemas.co.uk .

The Westway Cinema in Frome will showcase a variety of films from Friday, July 4 to Thursday, July 10. To book tickets, call 01373 471612 or visit westwaycinema.co.uk or sandbcinemas.co.uk .