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Attempted murder arrest after assault in Wincanton leaves man in hospital

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Wincanton that has left the…

On-demand Somerset bus service clocks up 10,000 journeys

AN ON-DEMAND bus service helping people in Langport and Somerton get around has clocked up 10,000 journeys in 18…

The concerts take place at the Minster in Ilminster on December 14 and 15

Choral society Christmas Concerts in Ilminster will raise money for charities

SOMERSET charities will benefit from two nights of carols at the Ilminster Minster. On Monday and Tuesday, December 14 and…

The car stopped in Poole, which saw the driver given "words of warning". Picture: Dorset Police

Why decorating your car for Christmas could lead to a £1,000 fine – and three penalty points

A CRAZE of installing Christmas lights on cars could land vehicle owners with a fine and penalty points, the…

Nurseries visit Somerset forest school for day of activities

YOUNG people from Somerset nurseries were welcomed into a forest school to get some outdoor education. St Benedict’s Catholic Primary…

Dawn Carey, CEO of ICM, has been showing people around the charity's new home - GW Hurley in Burnham

Suicide prevention charity finds new home – as beloved Somerset shop closes

AS one door closes – another one opens… And that is quite literally true in Burnham-on-Sea, as the town…

Bird flu cases are rising around the Avalon Marshes in Somerset. Picture: Zoe Needham/SWT

Avalon Marshes hide closed and advice issued as bird flu cases rise in Somerset

DOGS must be kept on leads and any bird remains not on footpaths will be left as bird flu…

Bridgwater Library has closed for "emergency building work". Picture: Google

Temporary library opening in Bridgwater after roof damage forced closure

BOOK lovers in Bridgwater will have to visit a temporary library after the closure of the main facility for…

The heavy rain weather warning covers the whole of Somerset on Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain across Somerset this weekend

PEOPLE are being urged to check their properties are secure as a weather warning was issued for heavy rain…

John Holland stored dozens of vehicles - abd dumped waste - on the site at Long Load, near Langport. Picture: Natural England

Illegal caravan site on ‘special’ Somerset wetland lands owner with £116,000 bill

SOMERSET caravan site owner John Holland has been ordered to pay more than £116,000 after being convicted of converting…