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Somerstock 2026 runs from July 10 to 11. Picture: Victoria Welton

Beatles Dub Club to top bill at Somerstock 2026

UPDATE: Swim School have pulled out of performing at Somerstock 2026, organisers have confirmed. THE Beatles Dub Club, Swim School,…

Father Christmas will visit Ferne Animal Sanctuary this weekend

Father Christmas set to visit Somerset animal sanctuary – with a blessing

FERNE Animal Sanctuary, near Chard, will host a Christmas Festival and animal blessing on Sunday (November 30). Starting at noon,…

Shtpeon Mallet Prison received two accolades at the awards. Picture: Nick Williams

Double awards nod for Shepton Mallet Prison

SHEPTON Mallet Prison secured two citations at the recent Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards. The attraction, touted as the…

Man in his 50s killed in crash on A303 between Sparkford and Wincanton

A MAN in his 50s sadly died after a crash on the A303 in Somerset on Saturday afternoon (November…

Linda Hull receives a Green Apple Award at the House of Lords

Somerset recycling and reuse project wins award recognised around the world

A SOMERSET scheme that helps people recycle and reuse electrical and electronic items has scooped a top international award. The…

Turnout was good at the Yeovil Probus Club AGM

Yeovil Probus Club hands over £620 charity donation after year’s fundraising

TWO new members were admitted to the Probus Club of Yeovil at its recent AGM. The group gathered at the…

Youth Parliament elections in Somerset open NOW!

YOUNG people in Somerset are being urged to elect their representatives in the UK Youth Parliament. The Somerset Youth Parliament…

The 5.1 carat diamond solitaire ring is going up for auction. Picture: GTH

5.1 carat diamond solitaire ring set to shine at Somerset auction

A 5.1 CARAT diamond solitaire ring is set to shine at a Somerset auction next month – the ideal…

Cllr Ros Wyke cuts the ribbon on the new section of the Strawberry Line. Picture: Somerset Council

King of Wessex Gap bridged as part of Strawberry Line extension

THE King of Wessex Gap has been bridged! Volunteers and locals gathered to celebrate the achievement on Friday (November 14)…

Youngsters have been learning about the industrial history on their doorstep

Somerset youngsters discover real-life industrial history on their doorstep

HISTORY students transferred their learning to the real world during a site visit in Glastonbury. Year 8 pupils from Crispin…