Prison thriller Wasteman – filmed largely in Somerset – scoops BAFTA nominations
WASTEMAN – a prison thriller of life behind bars – has been nominated for a BAFTA, after being filmed…
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80s icons T’Pau announce Somerset show
KIDS of the 80s unite – an icon of the decade is heading to Somerset this summer. T’Pau, fronted by…
Plans for 24-hour gaming centre in centre of Bridgwater revealed
THE former WH Smith store in Bridgwater could become a 24-hour adult gaming centre, if plans are approved. Gaming centre…
Four-bedroom house plan for Taunton hairdressing salon
PLANS to convert a former hairdressing salon and offices in the centre of Taunton into a four-bedroom house have…
Renewed appeal to trace people after Weston attack that left victim with “multiple fractures”
POLICE have renewed an appeal to identify these people in connection with a 2024 assault in Weston-Super-Mare that left…
Colin Thorne charged with attempted murder of woman at her home in Yeovil
COLIN Thorne has been charged with the attempted murder of a woman in Yeovil. A woman, in her 50s, called…
Police chase down shoplifters at Somerset supermarket – and return stolen items
STOLEN items were returned to a Somerset supermarket after a police chase. Officers were on ‘routine patrol’ in Wells this…
Why a teapot caused a stir and sold for £1,200 at a Somerset auction
HIGH-END jewellery, watches and silverware brought some excitement to a Somerset auction. The February sale at the Somerset Auction Rooms…
Road closures and traffic lights during Worle drainage works: Full details
DRIVERS in Worle are being warned of a number of road closures and temporary traffic lights in the coming…
North Somerset primary school celebrates positive Ofsted report
A NORTH Somerset primary school is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection. Oldmixon Primary School, part of the Extend Learning Academies…
Shoe brand Crocs is opening a new shop at Clarks Village!
ICONIC footwear brand Crocs is opening at Clarks Village. The famous shoemaker is set to open a shop at the…
Record-breaking sales and footfall for Clarks Village during ‘golden quarter’
CLARKS Village saw increased footfall and increased sales in the run-up to Christmas – beating national retail levels. The outlet…
Flooding minister visits Somerset to see “devastation” for herself
FLOODING minister Emma Hardy (Lab, Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) was in Somerset yesterday (February 10) to see…
New location revealed for major Somerset machinery sale
A MAJOR Somerset machinery sale has announced a new location after leaving its previous home. Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s (GTH)…
Lib Dems win Wellington Town Council by-election
GEORGE Western has been elected to Wellington Town Council. A poll on Tuesday (February 10) saw the Liberal Democrat…
Frome event sees more than 500 electrical devices donated for reuse or recycling
MORE than 500 unwanted electrical items were donated during a special event in Frome. Somerset-based charity, Donate IT, was…
Lib Dems land seat on Frome Town Council after by-election
LIBERAL Democrat candidate Richard Pinnock has been elected to Frome Town Council (FTC) – by just six votes. Richard will…
New 200-space park and bus service to launch in Taunton tomorrow
COMMUTERS will be able to park for free and take an electric bus into the centre of town thanks…
Police warning after reports of fake £20 notes in Taunton
RESIDENTS and businesses are being warned to check their change after a spate of counterfeit £20 notes being reported…
More than £1,800-worth of beauty and baby goods stolen from Yeovil shop
POLICE would like to identify this person in connection with the theft of beauty products and baby clothes worth…
Somerset REFUSED permission to raise council tax rates by up to 11%
A PROPOSAL to raise council tax rates in Somerset by around 11% has been refused by the government -…