Letter to Prime Minister calls for urgent changes to council funding amid ‘bankruptcy’ fears
THE Prime Minister has been alerted to “deep concern” among leaders in North Somerset that the proposed new funding…
Fresh weather warning for 70mph winds as Storm Goretti hits Somerset
SOMERSET is being warned to brace for “strong winds” this evening and into tomorrow morning as Storm Goretti hits…
Taunton rapist to be deported after serving six years behind bars over park attack
MANOJ Chinthathira has been jailed for 12 years after admitting the rape of a woman in a Taunton park…
More missed bin and recycling collections in Somerset today: Here’s where
MORE households in Somerset are facing a missed bin or recycling collection today (January 8) as crews look to…
Shoppers disappointed after ONE TRADER turns out at Somerset street market
SHOPPERS in Street were left disappointed when browsing the town’s weekly market today – after only one trader turned…
Landmark tree in Taunton park to be cut down due to fungus
A LANDMARK tree in a Taunton park is to be cut down due to “extensive fungus growth”. The mature horse…
Somerset shoppers thanked for hundreds of Christms gift donations
KIND-hearted Somerset shoppers donated more than 800 toys to children in need over Christmas. Generous souls have been thanked for…
Bridgwater-based fabric firm Nonwovenn sold
BRIDGWATER-based fabric-tech firm Nonwovenn has been sold. The company has been acquired by CorpAcq, an Altrincham-based business acquisitions compounder backed…
A38 resurfacing works in Wellington delayed by bad weather
RESURFACING work on a busy Wellington road has been delayed by bad weather. Somerset Council has confirmed the start of…
Bridgwater Town Hall offices to close for “maintanence work”
OFFICES at Bridgwater Town Hall will close for a day as “essential maintenance” work is carried out. Bridgwater Town Council…
