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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…

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…

Worle Library and Children's Centre are set to close. Picture: Google

Future of North Somerset libraries – including one closure – confirmed

WORLE Library and Children’s Centre will close – and Winscombe Library could follow – as part of cost-cutting plans,…

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Frank Foster was mayor of Wincanton for three years. Picture: Foster family

Former Wincanton mayor Frank Foster has passed away, aged 85

FRANK Foster – a former mayor of Wincanton – has passed away aged 85. Mr Foster became a well-known member…

Council tax rise of 8.99% approved as North Somerset balances the books

SAVINGS of almost £60 million – £20m in the 2026/27 financial year – have been approved in North Somerset,…

Car meets are on the rise at Cheddar Gorge, police said

Police stepping up efforts after rise in car ‘cruise’ meets at Somerset beauty spot

POLICE are stepping up operations to tackle car meets at a Somerset beauty spot amid concerns over noise, disruption…

The site, off Killams Avenue, is on the market for around £75,000. Picture: GTH

Land for sale on the edge of Taunton “could be suitable for development”

LAND on the edge of Taunton – which is up for sale – “could be suitable for development”, according…

Tanya Petrie, of Worle, has been jailed for sneaking drugs and tobacco into HMP Bristol. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police/Google

Somerset pharmacy worker Tanya Petrie jailed for sneaking drugs into HMP Bristol

SOMERSET prison worker woman Tanya Petrie has been jailed after being found guilty of sneaking drugs and tobacco into…

£15m Yeovil Octagon Theatre redevelopment plans approved

A £15 MILLION plan to redevelop the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil has been approved. Somerset Council’s planning committee has approved…

The man, 80, was injured after an incident in Argyle Street, Bath, on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Google

Man, 80, injured after being assaulted in Bath street by woman with a dog

AN 80-year-old man was assaulted in Bath on Saturday afternoon (February 21). During the incident, at around 3.45pm, the victim…

Somerset drug dealer jailed for more than five years

LOUIE Mulholland has been jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Bath. The 32-year-old, of no fixed address, was…

Taunton Specsavers manager Nicole Hawkins and clinical lead optometrist Amy Sampson putting together the winter care packages

Opticians hands over care packages for Taunton homeless

HOMELESS people in Taunton have been receiving winter care packages thanks to a town opticians. The team at Specsavers Taunton