Plans for 80-acre solar farm near Somerton submitted
PLANS for an 80-acre solar near Somerton have been submitted – providing 40 years of power. The scheme, on land…
Taunton & Wellington Lib Dems unveil new offices in county town
THE Liberal Democrats have a new office in Taunton. Members of Taunton and Wellington branch of the party gathered at…
Contraband – including makeshift weapons and a BONE – found in Somerset prison drain
A BONE and weapons were among gruesome discoveries when staff cleared an old drain at a Somerset prison. The find…
Floodlights plan for Somerset school will save 12km journey to play hockey
FLOODLIGHTS at independent school pitches in Glastonbury will prevent students being bussed to a different town for training…
Public toilets in Taunton to re-open after redesign project
PUBLIC toilets in the centre of Taunton are set to re-open, it has been announced, thanks to an investment…
Man in his 70s arrested over alleged online sexual communication with a child
A MAN was arrested in Shepton Mallet on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication online with a child. Police said…
Road re-opens after 17-month closure following wall collapse
A NORTH Somerset road which closed after a wall collapsed has re-opened – after 17 months. Hutton Hill Road, in…
Community rallies to right boat targeted by vandals in Langport
A BOAT offering affordable access to the river and countryside for people in Langport and Huish Episcopi has been…
Major Swedish film set in Somerset to hit screens in September
SOMERSET is back on the big screen – as the backdrop to a new psychological thriller. Exmoor provides the setting…
Results of emotive Sparkford election are in: Former chair NOT elected
THE results of an emotive election in the village of Sparkford are in. As your Leveller recently reported, the sleepy…
