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Wasteman features a raft of scenes filmed at Shepton Mallet Prison. Picture: Somerset Council

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…

Carol Decker will bring T'Pau to Frome this summer

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…

WH Smith in Bridgwater closed in 2024. Picture: Google

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…

15 Hammet Street in Taunton could become a four-bed house. Pictures: Paul Rowe Design Services/Somerset Council

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…

Officers want to identify these people in connection with an assault in Weston in 2024. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

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…

The officers gave chase after spotting an incident at Morrisons, in Wells. Picture: Google

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…

A number of items sold for above their estimated values at the Somerset auction. Pictures: GTH

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…

Drainage works are being carried out in Worle over the coming weeks. Picture: North Somerset Council

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…

Inspectors were positive about Oldmixon Primary School in Weston

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…

How the Crocs store, at Clarks Village in Street, Somerset, will look

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…

Clarks Village, in Street, Somerset, had a successful 'golden quarter'

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…

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MP Sarah Dyke, Flooding Minister Emma Hardy and Somerset residents in Muchelney

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…

2026 will mark the 71st annual Walford Cross Machinery Sale. Picture: GTH

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)…

Lib Dems, including MP Gideon Amos and new councillor George Western, celebrate the wun in Wellington

Lib Dems win Wellington Town Council by-election

GEORGE Western has been elected to Wellington Town Council. A poll on Tuesday (February 10) saw the Liberal Democrat…

Simon Barfoot with Frome mayor Anita Collier and Donate IT trustee, Chris Simpson

Frome event sees more than 500 electrical devices donated for reuse or recycling

MORE than 500 unwanted electrical items were donated during a special event in Frome. Somerset-based charity, Donate IT, was…

Lib Dems land seat on Frome Town Council after by-election

LIBERAL Democrat candidate Richard Pinnock has been elected to Frome Town Council (FTC) – by just six votes. Richard will…

Cllr Wilkins at the new park and bus site at Comeytrowe, Taunton. Picture: Somerset Council

New 200-space park and bus service to launch in Taunton tomorrow

COMMUTERS will be able to park for free and take an electric bus into the centre of town thanks…

Residents and businesses in Taunton are being warned to look out for counterfeit £20 notes. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police warning after reports of fake £20 notes in Taunton

RESIDENTS and businesses are being warned to check their change after a spate of counterfeit £20 notes being reported…

Officers want to trace this person after a theft from Boots, in Yeovil. Picture: Dorset Police

More than £1,800-worth of beauty and baby goods stolen from Yeovil shop

POLICE would like to identify this person in connection with the theft of beauty products and baby clothes worth…

Somerset REFUSED permission to raise council tax rates by up to 11%

A PROPOSAL to raise council tax rates in Somerset by around 11% has been refused by the government -…