Somerset fish and chip shop lands top national recognition
A SOMERSET fish and chip shop was crowned a quality accreditation champion at a prestigious awards ceremony. Knight’s Fish…
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Police sergeant used a picture frame on keys to pretend she was working
AN Avon & Somerset Police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after using a picture frame to press keys…
Businesses wanted for new concessions at landmark North Somerset attraction
TRADERS and water sports businesses are being sought for new premises at Marine lake, in Weston-Super-Mare. North Somerset Council (NSC)…
South west drivers ranked most polite in new ‘manners map’
BRITONS are famed for their love of order, of queueing, and politeness. However, that changes for many of us…
Vehicles “removed” from Somerset streets due to dangerous driving and defects
VEHICLES have been “removed” from the streets of Weston-super-Mare as police said they are aware of on-going issues over…
Former Somerset surgery could soon become a house
A FORMER doctor’s surgery in Crewkerne could soon be converted into a home. Plans have been submitted to Somerset Council…
Future of North Somerset libraries – including one closure – confirmed
WORLE Library and Children’s Centre will close – and Winscombe Library could follow – as part of cost-cutting plans,…
Former Wincanton mayor Frank Foster has passed away, aged 85
FRANK Foster – a former mayor of Wincanton – has passed away aged 85. Mr Foster became a well-known member…
Council tax rise of 8.99% approved as North Somerset balances the books
SAVINGS of almost £60 million – £20m in the 2026/27 financial year – have been approved in North Somerset,…
Police stepping up efforts after rise in car ‘cruise’ meets at Somerset beauty spot
POLICE are stepping up operations to tackle car meets at a Somerset beauty spot amid concerns over noise, disruption…
Land for sale on the edge of Taunton “could be suitable for development”
LAND on the edge of Taunton – which is up for sale – “could be suitable for development”, according…
Somerset pharmacy worker Tanya Petrie jailed for sneaking drugs into HMP Bristol
SOMERSET prison worker woman Tanya Petrie has been jailed after being found guilty of sneaking drugs and tobacco into…
£15m Yeovil Octagon Theatre redevelopment plans approved
A £15 MILLION plan to redevelop the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil has been approved. Somerset Council’s planning committee has approved…
Man, 80, injured after being assaulted in Bath street by woman with a dog
AN 80-year-old man was assaulted in Bath on Saturday afternoon (February 21). During the incident, at around 3.45pm, the victim…
Somerset drug dealer jailed for more than five years
LOUIE Mulholland has been jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Bath. The 32-year-old, of no fixed address, was…
Lower speed limit and more proposed to improve safety at Frome accident blackspot
A LOWER speed limit is being proposed for an accident blackspot near Frome which has claimed the lives…
Craig David, Maximo Park and Everything Everything added to 2026 Wychwood bill
CRAIG David presents TS5 has been unveiled as the final headliner for the 2026 Wychwood Festival. The star is joined…
Iconic Aston Martin brought back to life by Somerset car experts
AN ICONIC Aston Martin is back up and running – and on display – thanks to hundreds of hours’…
Free health event set to run in Crewkerne this weekend
PEOPLE are being urged to find out more about their own health during an event in Crewkerne on Saturday…
Somerset handed £30 million in ‘exceptional’ support in bid to balance the books
THE Government has agreed ‘in principle’ to £30 million of Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for Somerset as the county…