Have your say over public spaces rules in North Somerset
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over rules governing things like dog walking and anti-social behaviour in…
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Somerset street taken back in time for Guy Ritchie’s new Young Sherlock series
A SOMERSET backstreet was transformed for the new Guy Ritchie Young Sherlock series, which hits screens tomorrow (March 4). Frithfield…
Investigation after flat “100% damaged” by fire in Wincanton: Pictures
UPDATE: A person has died after the flat fire in Wincanton overnight, police have confirmed A FLAT fire in…
Plan to cut number of Somerset Council members from 110 to 96 revealed
THE number of representatives on Somerset Council is set to fall if new boundary changes are approved. Under plans put…
Thousands in Somerset could be living with hearing loss, says expert
TODAY (March 3) is World Hearing Day – and a Somerset audiologist is warning how thousands of people across…
Plot behind Somerset pub – with permission for three homes – up for sale
LAND behind a Somerset town pub is for sale – with planning permission for three houses. A courtyard to the…
Landmark Glastonbury shop premises up for sale
A LANDMARK shop in Glastonbury High Street is up for sale. The premises – as well as a three-bedroom apartment…
Dozens join clean-up on busy route between Taunton and Wellington
VOLUNTEERS turned out in force to clean up a major route between Taunton and Wellington in an event organised…
Free spring fair announced at Bridgwater’s Blake Museum
THE Friends of Blake Museum will hold their annual Spring Fair at the Bridgwater venue on Saturday, March 14. Running…
Surveyor combines martial arts for construction challenges
A JIU Jitsu expert had traded wrestling on the mat for challenging building projects as part of a new…
Tractor “severely damaged” in fire at South Somerset farm
A TRACTOR was “severely damaged” by a fire at a Somerset farm this morning (February 28). Firefighters from Yeovil and…
Tributes to Kevin Thorne who died after River Tone rescue in Taunton
TRIBUTES have been paid to Kevin Thorne, who died after being pulled from the River Tone in Taunton. Mr Thorne,…
Man in his 50s arrested after ‘far right’ and faeces attack on Somerset religious venue
A MAN in his 50s has been arrested in connection with a suspected hate crime at a place of…
Yeovil helicopter contract for UK military has been approved: Reports
LEONARDO is set to be awarded a £1 billion contract to produce military helicopters, protecting thousands of jobs at…
Plan for 32 new homes on Somerset village paddock revealed
PLANS for 32 homes on a Somerset village paddock have been submitted – despite previous attempts to develop the…
Heads-and-tails contest lands Bridgwater group a £250 boost
A HEADS and tails contest landed a Bridgwater group with a £250 donation at a gathering in Swindon. Mayor of…
Sports fans supping the atmosphere at Yeovil pub after makeover
PUNTERS – particularly sports fans – have been supping the new facilities at a Yeovil pub after a…
Big Country legend set for Bridgwater show
GUITARIST Bruce Watson – a founder member of the legendary Big Country – is heading to Bridgwater. Watson, alongside singer…
Somerset Cycle – taking on the Quantocks for a good cause – open to entrants
INTREPID cyclists are being encouraged to put the peddle to the metal in Somerset for a good cause. May 9…
Ilminster woman Rosemary Manders charged after body found in car
ILMINSTER woman Rosemary Manders has been charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body after…