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Collections have been missed in North Somerset amid a driver shortage. Picture: NSC

North Somerset recycling and food waste collections facing week-long delays

PEOPLE whose recycling collection was missed on Thursday will now have to wait until next week. As a driver…

MP Rachel Gilmour, centre, during her visit to Home-Start West Somerset

MP visits group supporting young people after Minehead coach tragedy

SUPPORTING families in West Somerset was the topic of conversation when an MP visited a county charity. MP Rachel Gilmour…

Somerset Council accounts are being migrated to a new system - starting with Mendip. Picture: Leveller

Mendip residents warned of disruption during online council tax account changeover

PEOPLE in the former Mendip district are being warned of possible disruption as their online accounts used to manage…

Two e-scooters were seized by police in Yeovil this week. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police seize two e-scooters in Yeovil town centre

POLICE in Yeovil seized two e-scooters in the town centre on Wednesday (August 20) – as concerns over the…

AI cameras, being installed in Frome, can detect people using phones or not wearing seatbelts. Picture: Somerset Council

AI cameras to detect dangerous driving on notorious A361 Frome Bypass

AI CAMERAs – which can detect mobile phone use and not wearing a seatbelt – are being trialled on…

Elaine Cave and Bev Jackson have retired from their PCSO beat, in Street. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

“Pillars of the community” PCSOs Elaine and Bev retire from duty in Street

TWO Somerset PCSOs have been described as “pillars of our community” as they retire after 19 years of service. Elaine…

How the Teals site could look if expansion plans are approved. Picture: Forge/Somerset Council

Popular Somerset farm shop and takeaway set for expansion

A POPULAR Somerset farm shop and eatery is set to expand – if new plans are approved. Teals, off the…

The Domino's 'pod' will open near the McDonald's at Wellington Service Station. Pictures: Google/Pegasus/Somerset Council

Domino’s pizza takeaway ‘pod’ near Wellington moves a step closer

A NEW Domino’s pizza ‘pod’ near Wellington has moved a step closer to opening after a planning application for…

The vehicles were seized in Yeovil. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Two vehicles seized – and one person arrested – in Yeovil police crackdown

TWO vehicles were seized – and one person arrested – by police in Yeovil on Tuesday (August 19). Yeovil Beat…

The property was formerly home to Oak & Things, in Alma Street, Taunton

Home of former Taunton house clearance business going up for auction next month

THE home of a former house clearance and furniture recycling firm in Taunton is set to go up for…