Three North Somerset libraries under threat amid £430,000 council funding cuts
THREE North Somerset libraries are ‘at risk’ of closure amid plans to cut more than £430,000 from budgets. North…
‘Safety risk’ sees lights and lane closures on routes over M5 near Bridgwater
TRAFFIC lights and lane closures have been put in place on two main routes over the M5 near Bridgwater…
Duchess of Cocklemoor refloated after Langport vandalism
THE Duchess of Cocklemoor boat – which was partially sunk after being targeted by vandals last week -…
Chard police want to reunite bike with rightful owner
THIS bike has been handed in to Chard Police Station – with the rightful owner being urged to collect…
Somerset GP surgery to shut amid staff recruitment and retention issues
DIFFICULTIES recruiting and retaining GPs will see a Somerset surgery close in September. Patients have been left shocked after the…
Tumble dryer fire destroys building in Watchet
AN OUTBUILDING at a property in Watchet was completely destroyed after a tumble dryer caught fire. Three fire engines, from…
Annie unveils her latest charity challenge – a 30-mile walk – and you could join!
FORMER Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset Annie Maw is about to embark on her latest charity challenge. Annie – in the wheelchair…
Buses diverted and stops closed during Street road closure next month
BUSES in Street will be diverted for three days next month during a road closure. Bristol Water will be carrying…
Fears over future of beds at Crewkerne hospital amid NHS changes
CHANGES are coming at Crewkerne Community Hospital – but health chiefs say no decisions have been made amid fears…
‘Highly-pathogenic’ bird flu case detected in Somerset: Restrictions in place
AN EXCLUSION zone has been put in place after a case of bird flu was detected in Somerset. The Animal…
