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One of the crossings targeted by vandals in Frome recently

Painting flags on roundabouts and crossings can “increase the risk of accidents”

PEOPLE painting flags on roundabouts and other road markings in North Somerset – as part of a national trend…

Cllr Ricvhard Wilkins, of Somerset Council, at the M5/A38 project. Picture: Somerset Council

£5.7m revamp scheme at M5 junction 26 and Chelston Link Road to re-open EARLY

THE revamped junction 26 of the M5 at Wellington and Chelston Link Road will re-open next weekend – a…

Four new names at Clarks Village boost summer shopping in Somerset

SPORTSWEAR specialist Pro:Direct, fashion retailer House of Tweed, and The Gift Company are the latest brands to open new…

Mr Lawson lived in Mare Lane, off Holbrook Park, South Petherton. Picture: Google

Fundraiser launched in memory of South Petherton man, Colin Lawson

A FUNDRAISER has been launched in memory of a man who died in South Petherton last week. Colin Lawson…

Three homes could be built in the rear yard of The Bear, in Wincanton. Pictures: Google/HHB Consultants/Somerset Council

Plan for three homes in yard of landmark Somerset pub

THREE new homes could be built in the yard of a Wincanton pub – which is awaiting renovation work. HHB…

The new funeral venue could be installed at the furniture store in Market Street, Yeovil. Picture: Google

New funeral venue could soon open at Yeovil furniture shop

A NEW venue to “celebrate the deceased” could open in Yeovil, if plans are approved. Boon Brown, on behalf of…

More than 1,600 EV charging points are set to be installed across Somerset

Somerset awarded £3.7m to install more than 1,600 EV charging points

SOMERSET has been awarded more than £3.7 million to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the county -…

The SHoemakers Museum, at Clarks Village in Street, is set to open on September 18. Picture@ AGT/Shoemakers Museum

Shoemakers Museum in Street opening date confirmed

THE Shoemakers Museum – celebrating one of Somerset’s most iconic manufacturing traditions – will open next month. The venue, billed…

The former children's centre, in Williton, is up for sale. Pictures: GTH

Former village children’s centre up for sale – for around £215,000

A FORMER Somerset children’s centre is up for sale – just days after a former library in the…

Events planned at the Bath & West Showground in December

Bellew, best worst parties and tradition: Christmas taking shape at the Bath & West

IT might 120 days away – but Christmas is already on the agenda at the Bath & West Showground. The…