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The Keyford Asylum, built in 1803, was demolished in the 1950s

History of storied Frome building to be told in radio first

COMMUNITY radio station FromeFM will broadcast its first-ever play later this month. The station has teamed up with town performing…

Kaiser Chiefs will top the bill on Saturday at the 2026 Wychwood Festival

Kaiser Chiefs announced as headliner at 2026 Wychwood Festival

KAISER Chiefs are the first headliners announced for the 2026 Wychwood Festival. The event, which runs at Cheltenham Racecourse from…

Kate Lord Brown will be discussing The Golden Hour in Taunton this week

Bestselling author set for Taunton talk on latest novel

BESTSELLING Somerset author Kate Lord Brown will be discussing her latest novel in Taunton this week. On Thursday (October 16),…

Rebecca Foreman of Going Unbroken

Dance show will highlight issue of domestic abuse – and celebrate survivors

THE issue of domestic abuse will be highlighted – and the strength of survivors celebrated – during a dance…

Visitors can check out model railways at the West Somerset Railway event. Picture: Ant Rozetsky/Unsplash

Model railways to run alongside the real thing at West Somerset event

MODEL railways will be running alongside the real thing at an upcoming Somerset event. Visitors to the West Somerset…

The talk takes place at Shepton Mallet Prison on October 22

Spend a spooky evening behind bars – finding out about witchcraft!

THE chilling history of witchcraft will be the topic of an evening behind bars next month. On October 22, Shepton…

The 2027 Glastonbury Festival takes place between June 23 and 27. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

2027 Glastonbury Festival dates confirmed – and you could win tickets NOW!

THE 2027 Glastonbury Festival will take place from June 23 to 27 – and punters have been offered the…

Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, gives a thumbs up to proceedings. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Mayor officially opens 2025 Bridgwater Fair

THE historic Bridgwater Fair – and West Street Market – are open! Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, was on…

Are You Here For The Meeting? takes place tonight in Bridgwater

Free dance performances – with a secret twist – in Bridgwater tonight

SECRET dance performances by a cast of young people will take place in Bridgwater tonight (September 19). The town will…

HIVE is at the Bridgy Gallery until October 17

Free Bridgwater exhibition explores themes of nature and ecology

AN exhibition exploring themes of nature, landscape, ecology and community opens in Bridgwater today. The display, HIVE, has opened at…