Company that runs Brean Theme Park in Somerset goes into liquidation
BREAN Theme Park has gone into liquidation – plunging the future of the Somerset attraction into doubt. The company that…
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Drink-driver had cider bottles in van after swerving all over M5 in Somerset
A DRINK-DRIVER was pulled over on the M5 in Somerset – and found with empty cider bottles in his…
Man surrounded and racially-motivated comment made in “appalling incident” in Bath
A MAN was surrounded by a group and a racially-motivated comment made during an “appalling incident” in Bath. Police are…
Alfie McIvor, 21, charged with drug dealing in Bath
A MAN has been charged with drug dealing after a police operation in Bath on Monday (February 2). Alfie McIvor,…
Former pub site near Ilminster – with planning for nine homes – going up for auction
A FORMER pub site near Ilminster – with planning permission for nine homes – is set to go up…
Former Somerset department store could become three shops
A FORMER department store premises in Crewkerne – now leased by budget chain Poundland – could soon be converted…
New curriculum promises Somerset pupils a more ‘hands-on’ education
PRIMARY pupils at a Somerset school are set to enjoy more hands-on experiences after staff adopted a new curriculum. Our…
Main Somerset road to close during half-term week for gas pipe roadworks
A MAIN Somerset road will be closed during the half term week as gas pipe upgrade work continues. Wales &…
New bus shelter installed near Wellington to help travellers
BUS users will soon be protected from the elements by a new shelter near Wellington. A new bus shelter has…
Finalists revealed for Somerset Business Awards 2026
THE best of business in Somerset is set to be recognised next month – with the finalists now announced. Those…
Action being taken to tackle rising ketamine use in Somerset
THE increasing use of the drug ketamine in Somerset is being targeted by county health chiefs. Somerset Council and its…
Yet ANOTHER weather warning for Somerset as heavy rains set to hit
SOMERSET is once again being warned to prepare for heavy rain – with a fresh warning in place for…
Food concession on Burnham seafront up for grabs
FANCY running a business on the Somerset seafront? Well, now could be you chance… Somerset Council is inviting offers for…
Updated app allows you to scan waste to see if it can be recycled!
PEOPLE in North Somerset can now take photographs of their rubbish to find out if they can put it…
Council tax bills to rise by £15 a year to pay for policing
COUNCIL tax payers in Somerset are set to see another element of their bill go up this year -…
Winter coat exchange continues at Somerset libraries amid bad weather
A SCHEME which sees people donate – and collect – winter coats from Somerset libraries is continuing as…
Appeal against refusal of homes on Somerset pub site
THE refusal of plans to convert a former Somerset pub into a house – and build four more…
Drivers in ‘altercation’ during road rage incident in Westonzoyland
TWO drivers got into an “altercation” during a road rage incident in Westonzoyland. Police are appealing for witnesses to come…
UKHO nursery expands to offer more childcare for Taunton families
WORKERS at a major Somerset employer can now enjoy expanded nursery facilities. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has officially opened…
At least one North Somerset library set to close amid budget cuts
ONE North Somerset library and children’s centre looks set to close – and another could face the same fate…
Police appeal after CHAINSAW found ‘dumped’ in Somerset street
POLICE in Weston-super-Mare are trying to reunite the owner with a CHAINSAW found in a town street. The tool was…