‘Wintry showers’ could hit Somerset by the weekend, Met Office forecasts
“WINTRY showers” could hit the west country at the end of the week as temperatures hit freezing, forecasters have…
Bridgwater streets getting a deep clean to boost town “we’re all proud of”
BRIDGWATER’S main thoroughfares are getting a deep clean. King Square, The Cornhill, Fore Street and High Street are among spots…
Teen in custody after spate of burglaries and car-key thefts in Bridgwater
A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a number of burglaries in Bridgwater. Police said the 17-year-old boy is…
Charity’s challenge to put pen to paper and write a Song for Shepton
CREATIVE writers and musicians are being urged to put pen to paper – in tribute to Shepton Mallet. The South…
Gold and silver continue to sparkle at auction – and Cartier shows its class
GOLD jewellery once again sparkled at a Somerset auction as bidders continue to covet the carats. A range of high-end…
Opening date confirmed for Dunelm in Yeovil as fit-out continues
WORK is progressing on the refurbishment of Yeovil Dunelm – which was destroyed by fire last year. In August 2024,…
Drugs found after car fled police during routine stop in Glastonbury
DRUGS were found in a car driven by an uninsured person which made off during a routine traffic stop…
Somerset firm donating waste fees to Dorset hospital ward after colleague’s care
THROUGHOUT November, a Yeovil company is donating fees for the shredding of confidential waste to a cause close to…
Taunton and Wellington Lib Dems celebrate “formidable and effective” year
LIBERAL Democrats in Taunton and Wellington celebrated a “formidable and effective” year for the party. More than 130 party members…
Michael Eckersley, 86, jailed for child sex offences dating back to the 1980s
MICHAEL Eckersley has been jailed for sexual offences against a child – dating back to the 1980s. The 86-year-old was…
