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The world-leading research centre would be developed at Westhay, near Glastonbury, if plans are approved. Picture: Poynton Bradbury Architects

Plans for ‘world-leading’ peatlands research centre in Somerset submitted

PLANS for a world-leading environmental research centre on a former dairy farm near Glastonbury have been submitted. The Somerset Wildlife…

The crash happened on the A37 near Shepton Mallet, near the junction with the A367. Picture: Google

Biker killed after crash on A37 near Shepton Mallet

A MOTORCYCLIST – a man in his 50s – sadly died after a crash near Shepton Mallet on Friday…

Officers want to trace this person after an assault outside a Bridgwater pub. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after two men hospitalised in attack outside Bridgwater pub

POLICE want to trace this man after two men were assaulted near a pub in Bridgwater – with both…

Frome Skatepark Project and Frome Rotary join forces. From left: Jo Allum and Alan Glover (Rotary), Ruth Knagg (FSP) Richard Lines (Rotary), Sue Bucklow (FSP) Cllr Steve Tanner and Cllr Nick Dove, Rob Holden (FTC) and skatepark users Sophie and Fabian

Rotary joins fundraising effort for new Frome skatepark

THE Rotary Club of Frome has joined forces to boost a fundraising effort for a new skatepark. Club members…

Do You Know Your Place?, hosted by Vernon Kay, will air on BBC Two. Picture: BBC/Somerset Council

Taunton the topic of BBC quiz Do You Know Your Place? – set to hit screens tonight

TAUNTON will be the topic of a BBC quiz set to hit screens tonight (Tuesday). Somerset’s county town will take…

Home-educators gathered in Taunton to protest the proposed changes to education laws

Somerset home educators say planned new law “makes us feel like criminals”

‘HEY, Bridget, leave us kids alone!” That was the message from home-educated young people in Taunton on Saturday (March 7)…

Clavaria calabrica was found on grassland near Radstock

Fairy-club fungus find in Somerset is first ever in Great Britain…

WITH its almost-translucent tentacles, it looks like something that might be found at the bottom of an exotic ocean….

Gideon Amos does the honours at the opening of the new pharmacy in Wellington

MP cuts the ribbon on third pharmacy for Wellington

PHARMACY closures in one Somerset town have been reversed – with a third facility returning to boost patient choice. MP…

Michael Overd, a design chief at Leonardo in Yeovil, has been working with helicopters for 40 years

Yeovil helicopter engineer honoured for decades of groundbreaking design work

A SOMERSET engineer has been recognised for his work helping design helicopters – one of which has landed…

The incident unfolded in Oxford Street, Weston, police said. Picture: Google

Three teens charged after man attacked in Somerset street

THREE teenagers have been charged with violent offences after a man suffered ‘puncture wounds’ to his arm in Weston-super-Mare. Police…

Lee Cox with the Crufts 2026 best in show, Bruin. Picture: Crufts

Somerset dog breeder takes home best in show at Crufts 2026

A SOMERSET dog owner is celebrating after his clumber spaniel took the top prize – best in show -…

Meg Cleal, general manager of Crandon Springs Care Home

New business networking group for women to launch this week

A SOMERSET care home will host the launch of new women’s business networking group. On Friday (March 13), Crandon Springs…

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The former Methodist Church, in East Huntspill, is up for sale. Pictures: Cooper and Tanner/Right Move

Six-bed home in former Somerset church up for sale: See inside

A SIX-BEDROOM home in a converted former Somerset Methodist chapel built in the Roaring Twenties with Art Deco styling,…

Common garden plants such as daffodils and tulips can be poisonous to dogs

Dog owners warned of poisonous spring plants: What to look out for

AS spring approaches and gardens come back to life, dog owners are being warned to avoid harmful plants that…

The George Inn and The Fleur de Lys, in Norton St Philip, star alongside Mark Addy and Martin Clunes in Mother's Pride

Somerset pubs at the heart of new Martin Clunes movie, Mother’s Pride

TWO landmark historic Somerset pubs are the latest county locations to star on the big screen – alongside comedy…

Specsavers, in The Parade, Minehead, is now offering extra treatments. Picture: Google

Somerset opticians now offering care for sudden eye conditions

A SOMERSET opticians store can now provide appointments for sudden eye conditions – easing pressure on the NHS. Specsavers Minehead…

Young people took part in a range of creative activities in Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

More than 1,000 children enjoyed free half-term events in Bridgwater

MORE than 1,000 children took part in free half-term activities in Bridgwater. The programme, from the Bridgwater Cultural Partnership (BCP)…

Work is getting underway on the new transport hub in Taunton on Monday, March 9. Picture: Google/Somerset Council

Work to begin on new Taunton Transport hub next week

WORK will start on a new £3.2 million transport hub in Taunton next week. Somerset Council, with contractor DR…

The theft occurred in Staplegrove. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after motorbike stolen from Taunton driveway

POLICE want to trace these people after a motorbike was stolen in Taunton. The incident, at Showell Park, Staplegrove, occurred…

Theordnance has been found at the Highbridge end of Apex Park, police said. Picture: Google

Cordon in place after construction work reveals ‘suspected ordnance’ in Somerset park

POLICE have put up a cordon around part of a Somerset park after a “suspected ordnance” was found on…

Gideon Amos MP, centre, breaks ground alongside Bloor Homes' construction director Paul Cummins, left, senior land director John Parry, centre right, and contracts manager Kurt Henson, right

Work underway on first project linked to new £20m Wellington railway station

WORK is underway on a new road that will eventually lead to a new £20 million railway station…