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Driver and passenger fled Somerset crash which left biker with serious injuries

A DRIVER and passenger fled the scene of a crash in Somerset, according to police. The incident, involving a red…

The former police station in Minehead - with cells and courtrooms - is going up for auction. Pictures: Hollis Morgan

Huge former Somerset police station on sale – with cells and court rooms

A FORMER Somerset police station – complete with cells and court rooms – is set to be sold off…

Businesses urged to back Wells Skatepark fundraising effort

FUNDRAISING for a new skatepark in Wells is progressing apace – with more than £10,000 already pledged. The Wells Skatepark…

Three seriously injured after car hits house near Martock

THREE people have suffered serious injuries in a crash which saw a car hit a house near Martock. The incident,…

Motorcycles, car and fence damaged in Chard fire

A GARAGE containing motorcycles – and a lithium-ion battery pack – caught fire in Chard last night (July 4). Fire…

Attempted murder probe after assault in Taunton street

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Taunton that left another man…

North Somerset groups handed £300,000 for improvement projects

A RAFT of projects in North Somerset have been handed a funding boost thanks to a government scheme. Cash from…

Police carried out operations across the south west. Pictures: Dorset Police

More than 100 arrests in drug crime crackdown in Somerset and across south west

A WEEK-LONG operation targeting drug crime in the south west resulted in more than 100 arrests, 65kg of cocaine…

Louisianna Santillo has been jailed over 17 thefts in Bath. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Louisianna Santillo jailed after admitting 17 shoplifting offences in Somerset

A SOMERSET woman dubbed a “professional criminal” has been jailed after admitting 17 shop thefts in a matter of…

Fire ripped through the roof of Yeovil Dunelm in August 2024

Update on repairs at Yeovil Dunelm after devastating fire

ALMOST a year after a devastating fire at the Yeovil Dunelm closed the branch down – work to re-open…