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North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell, top, has written to Chanceller Rachel Reeves, bottom right

North Somerset leader writes to Chancellor in plea for fairer funding amid £26m funding gap

SERVICES in North Somerset face a funding gap of almost £26 million, it has been revealed, with the situation…

Princess Esther met dignitaries including the Mayor of Glastonbury and the High Sheriff of Somerset. Picture: Glastonbury Town Council

Royalty visits Glastonbury – and receives ceremonial Key of Avalon

ROYALTY was in Glastonbury recently for a private visit. Her Imperial Highness Princess Esther Selassie Antohin of Ethiopia was in…

Nonwovenn, based in Bridgwater, produces protective materials and clothing

Bridgwater-based firm marks record year with revenues of £45 million

A BRIDGWATER-based company has continued a global expansion – celebrating its 19th consecutive year of profitable growth with a…

Parkway, in Bridgwater, will close for several days at the end of October for 'urgent' works. Picture: Google

Busy Bridgwater road to close during the day for “urgent” works: Here’s when

A BUSY Bridgwater road will close overnight for “urgent” works later this month. Somerset Council said the Parkway will shut…

Quantock Brewery, based at Bishops Lydeard, is up for sale. Picture: Quantock Brewery

Award-winning Somerset brewery put up for sale – with offers invited

A POPULAR award-winning Somerset brewery has been put up for sale. Quantock Brewery, based at Bishops Lydeard near Taunton, has…

The crash happened on a dual-carriageway section of the A39 near Marksbury, in north east Somerset. Picture: Google

Biker seriously injured in crash on A39 through Somerset

A BIKER was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Keynsham. The incident, on a dual-carriageway section…

Langport Christmas fireworks will take place on December 6. Picture: James Thurtle

Langport Christmas market and quiet fireworks event: All you need to know

LANGPORT will come alive for Christmas with a special event on December 6. Planning is well underway for the town’s…

Cows rescued from water-filled ditch near Bridgwater

FIREFIGHTERS worked through the darkness to rescue four cows who got stuck in water-filled ditch. An animal rescue team and…

Frome will come together for a Weekend to Remember, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Secodn World War. Picture: FTC

Remembrance 2025: Frome plans special Weekend to Remember

FROME will unite for a Weekend to Remember – marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second…

Trees and hedges are being planted across Somerset. Picture: RtL

How you can get support to plant new trees and hedges on the Somerset Levels

PEOPLE are being encouraged to plant new hedges and trees across Somerset – with free help and plants are…