Sam Jones, formerly of Yeovil, jailed for raping teen
FORMER Yeovil man Sam Jones has been jailed for three counts of rape against a teenager. The 32-year-old, who lived…
Second man charged with attempted murder after gun fired on Yeovil trading estate
A SECOND man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a firearms incident in Yeovil last month. Junior…
Homophobic abuse claim that saw Somerset football match abandoned found ‘not proven’
A PROBE into alleged homophobic abuse during a football match between Somerset clubs has found the allegation ‘not…
Weston-super-Mare RFC gets £2,000 boost from housebuilder
WESTON-SUPER-MARE Rugby Club received a funding boost thanks to a £2,000 donation from a housebuilder. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley -…
Under-pew heating? Taunton church gets £18,000 to pursue net-zero future
A CHURCH dating back more than 500 years could soon be leading the way in how to achieve a…
MP wants to hear Somerset women’s safety fears in new survey
WOMEN are being urged to detail their experiences and concerns around safety in a Somerset constituency. MP Anna Sabine (Lib…
Bridgwater-based drainage firm gets the nod for a host of awards
A SOMERSET drainage firm is hoping to clean up after being shortlisted for a host of prestigious awards. Bridgwater-based West…
Postcard featuring Man Utd football star sells for £1,700 at Somerset auction
A SOUTH AFRICAN coin sold for a whopping £2,360 during a Somerset auction – alongside a postcard featuring a…
Dramatic aerial footage shows progress on £4bn battery factory near Bridgwater
NEW footage shows progress on the huge new battery factory being built in Somerset. The Agratas facility, which is being…
Mayor slices the ribbon – not the pizza – to officially open new Domino’s pod in Somerset
THE UK’S first Domino’s ‘pod’ store has opened in Somerset. Mayor of Wellington, Cllr Janet Lloyd, cut the ribbon at…
