Taunton School teacher banned for two years over “inappropriate” messages to pupil
A TAUNTON School teacher who exchanged around 2,000 messages with a pupil – some of which were deemed “unprofessional…
Huge drop in Somerset rubbish sent to landfill, new figures reveal
WASTE sent to landfill in Somerset fell by more than half in a year, new figures reveal. Statistics from Somerset…
Plans for further 239 new homes on Staplegrove development in Taunton submitted
A DETAILED planning application for 239 new homes in Taunton has been submitted. The scheme, submitted by CarneySweeney on behalf…
North Somerset marathon effort makes new 2026 Guinness Book of World Records
NORTH Somerset marathon runner Ben Karthauser is included in the new Guinness World Records book. The 2026 volume of the…
Mayor officially opens 2025 Bridgwater Fair
THE historic Bridgwater Fair – and West Street Market – are open! Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, was on…
More delays to recycling collections in Somerset today: Here’s where
DELAYS to recycling collections in the Wells and North Mendip areas are continuing today (Wednesday, September 24). Somerset Council said…
Theo, nine, is picking up litter to help the planet!
A NATURE-LOVING youngster is doing his bit for the planet – and raising money for a good cause. Theo, from…
Popular Somerset auction porter’s antiques collection to go under the hammer
THE private collection of a long-serving Somerset antiques and livestock porter will go on sale next month. Tony Horton, who…
Expanded same-day hospital unit in Weston officially accepting patients
MORE people will be able to be treated at a Somerset hospital and return home the same day thanks…
Jack Jones charged over stabbing incident in Weston-super-Mare
JACK Jones has been charged in connection with an incident in Weston-super-Mare in which two people were stabbed. The…
