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Around 3,000 people work at Leonardo in the UK, including at Yeovil. Picture: Google

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…

The properties would be built on land off Court Lane, Milborne Port. Pictures: Google/DMW Architects/Somerset Council

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…

Cllr Jacqui Solomon, Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, Cllr Gill Slocombe and mayoress Sue Young at the event. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

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 are lapping up the facilities at the new-look Arrow pub in Yeovil

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 founder Bruce Watson will be in Bridgwater in May

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…

The Somerset Cycle takes place on May 9. Picture: YAT

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…

A man's body was found in a car at the Helston Business Park, in Cornwall. Picture: Google

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…

Glastonbury & Somerton MP Sarah Dyke with flooding minister Emma Hardy in Somerset

Permanent pumps to be considered to tackle flooding on Somerset Levels

THE installation of permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to tackle flooding as it happens is to be considered…

Pétanque is coming to Victoria park, Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

New pétanque terrain set to be installed in Bridgwater park

A NEW terrain for the historic game of pétanque is being installed in Bridgwater. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) will start…

The property, in Pilton, overlooks the Glastonbury Festival site - with a balcony to take it all in

You could own a house with a balcony overlooking the Glastonbury Festival site…

A MODERN five-bed, six-bathroom house overlooking the Glastonbury Festival site is up for sale – with an asking price…

Road closure between Taunton and Wellington TONIGHT as resurfacing work begins

RESURFACING work will begin on a busy route between Wellington and Taunton TONIGHT. The A38 road will close from 7.30pm…

A somewhat dramatic image of how an earthquake might look in Somerset...

Did the Earth move for you in Somerset on February 8? If so, here’s why…

DID the earth move for you at around 3pm on February 8 in the Chard area? And no, we’re…

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Pentathlon's carnival shed has been badly damaged by floods which hit Somerset in recent weeks

Carnival club launches fundraiser after shed devastated by Somerset flooding

A POPULAR Somerset carnival club is facing one of its “toughest challenges” after their base was flooded. In January, Storm…

Unity has a £10m improvement programme for the Brean resort

New lido, trampoline park and more planned for Somerset holiday resort

HOLIDAYMAKERS and locals will soon be able to enjoy a new outdoor lido at a Somerset resort – with…

Langport has been named the best kept secret of the UK property market. Picture: Google

‘Ambitious’ Somerset town ranked UK property market’s ‘best kept secret’

AN ‘AMBITIOUS’ Somerset town has come out on top in a new list of seven ‘best kept secrets’ in…

Knights has been handed a prestigious accolade

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…

Avon & Somerset Police Sergeant X used a picture frame to press keys

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…

Work to transform Marine Lake, in Weston, is underway. Picture: North Somerset Council

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)…

Many drivers admitted tailgating as part of their bad behaviour behind the wheel

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…

129a South Street, Crewkerne, could soon be a house. Picture: Google

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…