Tributes to Kevin Thorne who died after River Tone rescue in Taunton
TRIBUTES have been paid to Kevin Thorne, who died after being pulled from the River Tone in Taunton. Mr Thorne,…
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Man in his 50s arrested after ‘far right’ and faeces attack on Somerset religious venue
A MAN in his 50s has been arrested in connection with a suspected hate crime at a place of…
Yeovil helicopter contract for UK military has been approved: Reports
LEONARDO is set to be awarded a £1 billion contract to produce military helicopters, protecting thousands of jobs at…
Plan for 32 new homes on Somerset village paddock revealed
PLANS for 32 homes on a Somerset village paddock have been submitted – despite previous attempts to develop the…
Heads-and-tails contest lands Bridgwater group a £250 boost
A HEADS and tails contest landed a Bridgwater group with a £250 donation at a gathering in Swindon. Mayor of…
Sports fans supping the atmosphere at Yeovil pub after makeover
PUNTERS – particularly sports fans – have been supping the new facilities at a Yeovil pub after a…
Big Country legend set for Bridgwater show
GUITARIST Bruce Watson – a founder member of the legendary Big Country – is heading to Bridgwater. Watson, alongside singer…
Somerset Cycle – taking on the Quantocks for a good cause – open to entrants
INTREPID cyclists are being encouraged to put the peddle to the metal in Somerset for a good cause. May 9…
Ilminster woman Rosemary Manders charged after body found in car
ILMINSTER woman Rosemary Manders has been charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body after…
Permanent pumps to be considered to tackle flooding on Somerset Levels
THE installation of permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to tackle flooding as it happens is to be considered…
New pétanque terrain set to be installed in Bridgwater park
A NEW terrain for the historic game of pétanque is being installed in Bridgwater. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) will start…
You could own a house with a balcony overlooking the Glastonbury Festival site…
A MODERN five-bed, six-bathroom house overlooking the Glastonbury Festival site is up for sale – with an asking price…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…