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Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos with National Youth parliament member, James Lawson

Young people urged to complete Somerset MP’s public transport survey

YOUNG people across Taunton and Wellington are being urged to have their say on public transport as part of…

The fatal crash occurred at the junction of Rode Hill and Rode Common. Picture: Google

Man arrested after crash near Frome killed passenger

A MAN is in police custody after a crash near Frome that killed a passenger in a vehicle that…

The crash happened on the A361 at West lyng, near Taunton. Picture: Google

Person died in Somerset crash not found for more than 12 hours

A PERSON died in a crash – which was only discovered more than 12 hours later. The incident, on the…

Staplegrove Church School has been praised by inspectors

Taunton school celebrates after being praised by inspectors

A TAUNTON school has been praised by inspectors after a recent evaluation. Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)…

Plans for an indoor pool at Dillington Farm House have been submitted. Pictures: Orme/Somerset Council

Swimming pool plans for listed site near landmark Ilminster estate

PLANS for a new indoor swimming pool for use by holiday lets near Ilminster have been submitted. Architects Orme have…

Ruth and Owen Edwards have expanded 10 Years Ahead into Somerset

Former MP expands AI communications company into Somerset

A COMMUNICATIONS company touted as the UK’s first to be based on the “partnership between people and AI” has…

Harrison, a T Level student from Frome, has been spending one day a week at Whatley. Picture: Heidelberg Materials

Engineering students get hands-on experience thanks to Someret quarry partnership

A NEW partnership is giving young people the chance to undertake an apprenticeship at a Somerset business. Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley…

Anne Gell, Archdeacon of Wells, will leave the role in May

Archdeacon of Wells – Anne Gell – to leave role at the end of May

ARCHDEACON of Wells – the Venerable Anne Gell – is to step down from her role. After nine years which…

Look for signs of spring in Somerset as part of national survey

AS the January blues well and truly settle in – people in Somerset are being urged to look out…

A Georgian sapphire and pearl ring sold for £2,200 at Somerset Auction Rooms

Georgian ring sparkles at Somerset auction – see how much it went for

THE January blues failed to materialise at a Somerset auction – as strong prices were achieved for sellers. Somerset Auction…