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The former Cottage Cleaners in Chard could become a two-bed home. Picture: Google

House plan for former Chard dry cleaners

A FORMER dry cleaners in Chard could become a two-bedroom home, if plans are approved. APW Planning Consultants, on behalf…

Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, praised Somerset schools, including Holy Trinity, Yeovil. Pictures: Google/UK Government

Four Somerset schools praised by secretary of state for efforts to support disadvantaged children

FOUR Somerset schools have received praise from Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, for their efforts to support…

Lloyds Bank, in Street, is set to close. Picture: Google

Two Somerset Lloyds Bank branches to close in “unacceptable” move

TWO Somerset branches of Lloyds Bank are closing in a move one county MP described as “unacceptable”. The chain has…

The Queen in the Avon & Somerset Police control room during his visit to the Portishead HQ. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

The Queen listens to emergency domestic abuse calls during Somerset police visit

HER Majesty The Queen Camilla was in police custody in Somerset today (February 12) – but don’t worry, she…

The mosaic is set to be installed outside St Catherine's Church, in Drayton, near Langport. Pictures: Google/Nick Durnan

Somerset village churchgoers could soon be welcomed by new stone mosaic

CHURCHGOERS in a Somerset village could soon be welcomed by a unique mosaic – created by an expert who…

Somerton Churches Together wants to form a human cross at Gasson's Field on April 3

Church group hatches unusual plan to mark Good Friday – and needs your help!

A GROUP of churches in Somerton is planning an unusual way to mark Good Friday – and wants members…

Brean Theme Park is set to re-open at Easter. Picture: Google

Brean Theme Park WILL re-open for 2026 summer season, bosses confirm

BREAN Theme Park – which was feared closed for good after the company running it entered liquidation -…

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…