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….
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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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Dad’s shock over mould at Taunton maternity unit prompts Commons complaint
“I WOULDN’T have this in my own home and certainly don’t expect to see it in a hospital.” Those were…
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…
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…