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Wychwood Festival 2026 runs from May 29 to 31 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire

Levellers, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more for four-day Wychwood Festival

LEVELLERS have been revealed as a headliner at the 2026 Wychwood Festival – which is also stretching to four…

Garage and contents in Bridgwater “100% destroyed” by fire this morning

A GARAGE in Bridgwater was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning (February 6). Crews from…

Police are increasing patrols in Banwell, North Somerset. Picture: Google

Police increasing patrols in North Somerset village amid reports of anti-social behaviour

YOUNGSTERS are causing problems in a North Somerset village – with police increasing patrols to tackle the problem. Avon &…

The company behind Brean Theme Park has gone into liquidation. Picture: Brean Theme Park

Company that runs Brean Theme Park in Somerset goes into liquidation

BREAN Theme Park has gone into liquidation – plunging the future of the Somerset attraction into doubt. The company that…

Stuart Kent was filmed swerving across the M5 in Somerset. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Drink-driver had cider bottles in van after swerving all over M5 in Somerset

A DRINK-DRIVER was pulled over on the M5 in Somerset – and found with empty cider bottles in his…

Officers want to identify these people after an incident in Bath. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Man surrounded and racially-motivated comment made in “appalling incident” in Bath

A MAN was surrounded by a group and a racially-motivated comment made during an “appalling incident” in Bath. Police are…

Alfie McIvor, 21, charged with drug dealing in Bath

A MAN has been charged with drug dealing after a police operation in Bath on Monday (February 2). Alfie McIvor,…

The site, at Horton Cross, near Ilminster, has outline planning permission for nine homes. Picture: Google

Former pub site near Ilminster – with planning for nine homes – going up for auction

A FORMER pub site near Ilminster – with planning permission for nine homes – is set to go up…

The former M&Co site in Crewkerne could soon be three shops. Picture: Google

Former Somerset department store could become three shops

A FORMER department store premises in Crewkerne – now leased by budget chain Poundland – could soon be converted…

New curriculum promises Somerset pupils a more ‘hands-on’ education

PRIMARY pupils at a Somerset school are set to enjoy more hands-on experiences after staff adopted a new curriculum. Our…