Tractor and 20 tonnes of hay destroyed in late-night fire
A TRACTOR and 20 tonnes of hay are believed to have been destroyed by fire last night. At around 10.20pm…
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Two fatal or serious injury crashes each day in 2025: Police data
TWO serious or fatal crashes occurred each day in the Avon & Somerset Police area in 2025, new data…
Bridgwater playday 2026: How to get involved in free event
BRIDGWATER Playday will return for 2026. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) has announced the event, celebrating a national campaign championing every…
Life and art of Roger Fry explored in new exhibition coming to Somerset
THE art of Roger Fry will be the focus of a new exhibition in Taunton. The Museum of Somerset will…
Plans for 117 new homes in North Somerset revealed
PLANS have been submitted for more than 100 new houses in Weston-super-Mare. Gladman Developments has applied to North Somerset Council…
Under 7s football team getting new kit thanks to developer donation
YOUNG footballers in Clevedon will be looking good in new kits, thanks to a £1,000 donation from housebuilder, Persimmon…
New kebab shop planned in Somerset village – and could open until 10pm every day
PLANS for a new kebab shop in a Somerset village have been submitted. The scheme would see a vacant unit…
Collection of coins stolen in Bath burglary
A COLLECTION of coins was among items stolen in a burglary in Bath. Police are appealing for information after a…
Row over finances as Somerset leadership claims authority is in ‘recovery phase’
SOMERSET’S finances are moving into a “recovery phase”, according to leaders, after a budget for the coming year was…
Inspectors recognise turnaround of Somerset school that was “in turmoil”
A SOMERSET school described as being “in turmoil” by inspectors just four years ago has been praised after a…
Advertising mirror and Hollywood legends’ autographs sell well at Somerset auction
A SHOP mirror display showcasing gun cartridges was the top seller at a recent Somerset collectors’ auction – which…
Hand-sewn blankets donated to children in care in Somerset
A COMMUNITY group has donated 20 hand‑sewn blankets to children in care in Somerset. The 15-strong Polden Stitchers, which has…
Man, 42, charged with stalking in North Somerset town
MARK Graffagnino has been charged with stalking a woman to various locations in Clevedon. The 42-year-old, of Kings Road, Clevedon,…
Booking system rolled out to new recycling centres in North Somerset
A NEW booking system for North Somerset recycling centres has been expanded. The system, which has been trialled at Weston-Super-Mare…
Opening date confirmed for Taunton Rituals store: Get a goodie bag!
LUXURY beauty, bath, body and home retailer Rituals will open its new Taunton store next week – with shoppers…
£5 million boost to road, pavement and cycle route repairs in Somerset
ROADS, pavements and cycleways in Somerset will be smartened up in the coming years thanks to £5 million of…
Former Taunton gallery premises set to be sold at auction
THE former home of a Taunton town-centre gallery is set to be sold at auction this month. On March 19,…
Man found injured in Somerset street taken to hospital
A MAN was taken to hospital after being found injured in a Somerset street on Tuesday morning (March 3). Police…
Young people meet police, a pilot, paramedic and more to explore careers
POLICE officers, a pilot, a paramedic and a mayor were among visitors to a Somerset school to highlight the…