Election-winning family members look forward to sitting alongside each other on district councils.
Linton Kirk - between Linton and Morebattle in the Borders - dates back to the 12th Century.
Farmer Chris Golding says he has had to move some animals to higher ground during wet weather.
Jo Thompson adds local items of interest, including the village bakery and even a kebab van.
"Tough choices" based on cost and use mean the services' subsidies will be cancelled.
Edwina and David Bicker would be "over the moon" about helping Heart of Kent, says a close friend.
Six-year-old Monty undergoes major reconstructive surgery after the accident at Linton Falls.
The traditional skills at risk of dying out because so few people practise them.
