Family’s tribute to “perfect son” whose remains were found in Somerset countryside
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a “perfect son” who died after being reported missing in Somerset last month. Craig…
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Victim’s late wife’s wedding ring among items stolen in Somerset burglary
JEWELLERY belonging to the victim’s late wife was stolen in a burglary at a Somerset house. The break-in, at a…
A361 across the Somerset Levels is CLOSED again – a day after re-opening
THE A361 between Burrowbridge and East Lyng – which re-opened on Thursday after being shut for three weeks…
Yeovil man Jason Squibb jailed after grooming underage girl with promise of booze
YEOVIL man Jason Squibb has been jailed after admitting a sexual offence against a child. Squibb, of Westfield Road, Yeovil,…
Family tribute to Burnham cyclist Andrew Carter who passed away after Highbridge crash
THE family of cyclist Andrew Carter have paid tribute to a “beloved brother” who passed away after a crash…
‘I asked if my baby and I would survive, they said they’d do their best’
“I ASKED if my baby and I would survive. Expecting a definite ‘Yes’, the doctor said seriously, ‘We’ll do…
Final house on Yeovil development – of more than 650 – up for sale
JUST one home remains for sale at a Yeovil development of more than 650 properties. Persimmon Homes’ Augusta Park development,…
Somerset’s role in the new Dyers’ Caravan Park show on Sky…
SOMERSET is famous for its holiday homes – with millions descending on county sites over the years for a…
Huge data centre proposed near Bridgwater could rank among the UK’s largest
A HUGE data centre powering AI and the digital economy could be built in Somerset if plans – set…
Busy route across the Somerset Levels re-opens as floods ease
A BUSY route across the Somerset Levels has re-opened after weeks of closure following recent flooding. The A361, between Burrowbridge…
Man in his 30s killed in crash between Shepton Mallet and Wells
A MAN in his 30s has died after a crash between Shepton Mallet and Wells, with two others being…
The Arrow pub in Yeovil re-opens after £376,000 refurbishment
LANDMARK Yeovil pub – The Arrow – has re-opened after a £376,000 refurbishment. The Marston’s pub has been fitted…
Bridgwater Carnival Concerts on the move for 2026 – for one year only
THE Bridgwater Carnival Concerts are on the move for 2026. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival organisers have confirmed the popular shows…
Hundreds of Rock Choir singers to perform at landmark Somerset venue for charity
MORE than 250 voices are set to sing in harmony at a special concert next month. Rock Choir in Somerset…
New-look Taunton play park is accessible to all
YOUNG people in a Taunton community now have a new-look – and inclusive – play area, thanks to a…
Flooding in Somerset no longer a ‘major incident’ as conditions improve
FLOODING in Somerset is no longer being treated as a ‘major incident’ – with clean-up and recovery now underway. Somerset…
Frome leader announces breast cancer diagnosis – and appeals for charity support
LEADER and chair of Frome Town Council – Fiona Barrows – has shared news of her recent diagnosis of…
Frome Town Council share of council tax bills to rise by 6.8% amid growing responsibilities
FROME residents will pay an extra 6.8% for the town council share of their council tax bill, it has…
Young people “dealt with” over anti-social behaviour in Somerset town
THREE young people have been dealt with by police after a series of “distressing incidents” – including egging -…
Threatening letter, dog faeces and ‘far-right’ vandalism at Somerset religious site
A THREATENING letter and dog faeces were dropped into the letterbox at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in…
Landmark Somerset flower display stocked with sustainable plants to beat climate change
NEW planting at a landmark Somerset display aims to save money, beat climate change, and still create a “vibrant,…