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ERHH nurses at the Dunster Show

Somerset rural health hub raising money for new building

A HEALTH hub for farmers and people in a rural Somerset community is expanding. The Exmoor Rural Health Hub –…

Colin Lawson passed away in South Petherton last month. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Tribute to “extraordinary man” Colin Lawson who died in South Petherton

THE partner of Colin Lawson – who died in South Petherton last month – has paid tribute to an…

How the new homes in Norton St Philip could look. Picture: Lochailort/Somerset Council

Fresh plan for eight new homes in village near Frome submitted

PLANS for eight new homes and the creation of more than a hectare of public open space near Frome…

Somerset studio and workspaces to open – giving visitors an insight into art

ART STUDIOS and workspaces across the county will open their doors to visitors this month as the annual Somerset…

Branson has a factory outside Ilminster, where it wants to install solar panels. Picture: Google

Potato giant wants solar panels on Somerset factory

SOLAR panels could be installed on a new roof at a Somerset factory run by potato giant, Branston. The firm,…

Bramble & Wild is on the move from Frome to Ilminster. Picture: Bramble & Wild/FB

Independent Frome florist to move to a new town in Somerset

AN INDEPENDENT Frome florist is on the move – after 14 years in the town. Bramble & Wild will close…

Dirtbike enthusiast takes over well-known Minehead off-road retailer

A MINEHEAD off-road sports retailer has been bought by an entrepreneur – and motorsport enthusiast. Tom Radburn has taken over…

Residents in Shepton Mallet could call for an election to replace the councillors. Picture: Google

Vacancies as two Shepton Mallet councillors resign

TWO councillors have stepped down in Shepton Mallet – meaning the town could soon face an election to install…

The former stores in Ilchester are now up for sale. Pictures: Holland & Odam/Right Move

Former antiques shop and tearooms in Somerset village up for sale

A FORMER antiques shop and tearooms in Ilchester is up for sale – with planning permission for a bungalow…

WiveyPool has received £1,000 from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme

Somerset community pool makes a splash with £1,000 donation

THE community-run WiveyPool charity has received a £1,000 donation from a developer behind homes in Taunton. Persimmon Homes, which built…