House plan for former Chard dry cleaners
A FORMER dry cleaners in Chard could become a two-bedroom home, if plans are approved. APW Planning Consultants, on behalf…
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Four Somerset schools praised by secretary of state for efforts to support disadvantaged children
FOUR Somerset schools have received praise from Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, for their efforts to support…
Two Somerset Lloyds Bank branches to close in “unacceptable” move
TWO Somerset branches of Lloyds Bank are closing in a move one county MP described as “unacceptable”. The chain has…
The Queen listens to emergency domestic abuse calls during Somerset police visit
HER Majesty The Queen Camilla was in police custody in Somerset today (February 12) – but don’t worry, she…
Somerset village churchgoers could soon be welcomed by new stone mosaic
CHURCHGOERS in a Somerset village could soon be welcomed by a unique mosaic – created by an expert who…
Church group hatches unusual plan to mark Good Friday – and needs your help!
A GROUP of churches in Somerton is planning an unusual way to mark Good Friday – and wants members…
Brean Theme Park WILL re-open for 2026 summer season, bosses confirm
BREAN Theme Park – which was feared closed for good after the company running it entered liquidation -…
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…
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)…