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An impression of how the proposed development at North/East Coker would have looked. Picture: Future/Somerset Council

Plan for 14 industrial units in village near Yeovil refused

A PLAN for 14 ‘flexible light industrial commercial units’ in a Somerset village has been refused. The scheme would have…

More than 60 homes could be built on the 8.4-acre site near Stoke sub Hamdon. Picture: GTH/Pad/Somerset Council

Plans for 61 new homes on outskirts of Somerset village revealed

PLANS for 61 new homes on land outside a Somerset village have been submitted. The scheme, for land north of…

The crash happened on the A361 near Frome, between Nunney Catch and Leighton. Picture: Google

Man suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries in A361 crash near Frome

A MAN in his 20s suffered “life-changing” injuries in a crash near Frome yesterday (September 3). The incident, involving a…

Aaron Cheetham, of Weston, has been jailed. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Weston man Aaron Cheetham jailed for year-long domestic abuse campaign

AARON Cheetham has been jailed for domestic abuse after controlling and assaulting his partner throughout a year-long relationship. A court…

Festival goers are being urged to have their say over the line-up of the first Show of Hands Festival, in Bruton

New community-powered Somerset festival wants YOUR views on the line-up

FESTIVAL goers will be able to have their say over the line-up at a new Somerset event. Show of Hands,…

Police want to trace this person after alcohol was stolen from a Taunton supermarket. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Appeal after staff threatened and alcohol stolen from Taunton supermarket

POLICE want to trace this person in connection with the theft of alcohol from a supermarket in Taunton…

Lorry destroyed by fire on the M5 through Somerset

A LORRY was destroyed by fire on the M5 through Somerset in the early hours of this morning (September…

Two arrested after crash which left pedestrian in hospital

TWO people were arrested after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries when they were hit by a car in North…

HRH the Duchess of Edinburgh is the Royal Patron of WCCT. Picture: WCCT

‘Life changing’ Wells Cathedral chorister appeal hits £500,000 target

SUPPORT for aspiring choristers to enjoy a potentially “life-changing opportunity” will increase after a £500,000 fundraising drive. The

The Mercedes 540K toy sold for £1,200, while the CHinese vase went for £20,000. Pictures: GTH

Mystery vase shocks vendors with £20,000 sale at Somerset auction

A MYSTERY vase – with a crack in its neck – ended up selling for £20,000 at a Somerset…