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David Warburton was MP for Somerton & Frome between 2015 and 2023. Picture: UK Parliament

Former Somerton & Frome MP David Warburton passes away ‘unexpectedly’ at 59

DAVID Warburton – the former Somerton & Frome MP – has passed away ‘unexpectedly’ at the age of 59. It…

Vandals smashed windows at Bridgwater Baptist Church as a service was taking place. Picture: Google

Worshippers were inside as vandals smashed windows at Bridgwater church

VANDALS attacked a Bridgwater church – smashing windows with rocks – as a service was taking place. Police said the…

Andre Vrona, of Wiveliscombe, was spotted on the A358 near Taunton. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

‘Couple of beers after work’ left man four times over drink-drive limit near Taunton

WIVELISCOMBE man Andre Vrona has been banned from driving after “a couple of beers after work” left him four…

The A378 through Langport has re-opened after work to repair the rail bridge. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

A378 through Langport re-opens after month-long railway bridge work

THE main A378 through Langport has re-opened after being closed for urgent repairs to the railway bridge. Network Rail…

Ferries and more pass the victorious main stage, on the coast at Portsmouth. Picture: Somerset Leveller

Victorious 2025: Something for everyone by the seaside. No, really…

FESTIVALS based in a town or city can be tricky. It can feel like they struggle for identity. Are…

New Avon & Somerset Police Assistant Chief Constable, Rachel Shields

Avon & Somerset Police appoints new assistant chief constable

A NEW assistant chief constable has been appointed at Avon and Somerset Police. Rachel Shields will step into the…

Five identified after appeal over break-in near Bridgwater

POLICE have identified five people they sought in connection with a break-in near Bridgwater. The quintet were wanted after…

PCSO Enzo has been working with staff at the Co-op in St Michael's Avenue, Yeovil. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Boost to policing at Yeovil Co-op has brought “clear decline” in crime

A POLICING initiative to combat shoplifting at a Yeovil supermarket has brought about a “clear decline” in incidents, police…

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WE are all often to be found – particularly in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis – scouring the…

James Holyday, of Summerfield, with Taunton RFC commercial coordinator, Nick Mason, at the newly-named Summerfield Stadium

Summerfield Stadium now home to the Taunton Titans rugby team

TAUNTON Rugby Football Club’s Hyde Lane ground is set to be renamed after a sponsorship deal with a county…