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Minehead & Tiverton MP Rachel Gilmour has welcomed the government changes

Somerset MPs celebrate u-turn over inheritence tax

FARMERS’ long-standing opposition to Inheritance Tax changes has been victorious – with the Government u-turning on the policy. The Labour…

Audits revealed concerns over the running ofthe Life Factory project in Glastonbury. Picture: Google

Red Brick Building’s future to be decided “within the next few weeks” amid financial saga

BOSSES at Glastonbury’s Red Brick Building say the future of the site will be “decided within the next few…

New play equipment at Mansfield Park in Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

Bridgwater play area re-opens after major overhaul – with more to come

A BRIDGWATER play area has re-opened following a major makeover – including a multi-use games area (MUGA) which is…

Ashill Village Hall has had a lick of paint. Picture: Summerfield

Housing developer helps repaint Somerset village hall after finishing homes

A SOMERSET village hall has got a new lick of paint – thanks to a developer who built 10…

Youngsters from Knights Templar school donning their donated waterproofs and wellies. Picture: Somerset Council

Waterproofs and wellies donated after walkers’ fundraising efforts in Somerset

PUPILS at two Somerset schools will be able to stay dry in wet weather – thanks to the fundraising…

The Heywood Road facilities will get a major upgrade. Picture: Google

North Somerset village to get new transport hub – work starts next month

WORK on a new transport hub in North Somerset is set to start next month. The new facility, in Pill,…

The pedestrian died after being hit by a car on the A303 near the Crewkerne/A356 junction. Picture: Google

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car on the A303 in Somerset

POLICE are appealing for a van driver to come forward after a person died after being hit by a…

Illegal tobacco and vapes worth thousands were seized from the Taunton shops. Picture: Somerset Council

Illegal tobacco and vapes worth tens of thousands seized from closed Taunton shops

TWO shops in Taunton have closed after illegal tobacco and vapes were found on the premises. Taunton Market and…

Christine Lawrence, with Cllr Mike Best, served on councils in Somerset for more than three decades. Picture: Somerset Council

Honorary Alderwoman status for long-serving West Somerset councillor

MORE than three decades of public service has led to a former Somerset Councillor being recommended for a special…

The homes will be built south west of Canal Way, in Ilminster, if approved. Picture: Persimmon

Plan for 400 new homes in Ilminster moves a step closer

DETAILED plans for the first 100 homes of a 400-property development in Ilminster have been submitted. Somerset Council has formally…