Glorious Somerset gardens raise thousands for hospice charity
VITAL care at St Margaret’s Hospice – which has bases in Taunton and Yeovil – received a summer boost…
Landmark Somerset pub has closed amid financial climate “in disarray”
A LANDMARK historic Somerset pub has closed amid a financial climate “in disarray”. The Bay Tree, in Fore Street, Castle…
Man arrested in connection with indecent exposure incidents in Frome
A MAN has been arrested in connection with reports of indecent exposure in Frome. On Wednesday (October 9), police said…
Detailed plans for 161 new homes on the outskirts of Wellington submitted
PLANS for 161 new homes as part of the Longforth Farm development in Wellington have been submitted. Outline planning for…
50mph speed limit and narrow lanes on M5 in Somerset during flood work
WORK on a £5.9 million project to reduce flooding on the M5 in Somerset is set to begin this…
Thousands of Leonardo workers in Yeovil could go on strike over pay
THOUSANDS of workers at the Leonardo site in Yeovil could go on strike after turning down the company’s latest…
SEND school in Street wants to expand to support more pupils
A SOMERSET school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has applied for permission to expand. The Inaura…
Vandals “could have seriously injured someone” after targeting Somerset swimming pool
VOLUNTEERS and staff members at a Somerset swimming pool have spoken of their ‘sadness’ after vandals damaged the property…
Missed recycling collections: Bridgwater and Frome latest to see delays
RECYCLING collections in Bridgwater and Frome could be delayed today amid ongoing problems. Somerset Council has warned of possible late…
Police officers who plunged into freezing Somerset lake to save girl receive bravery awards
FREEZING temperatures on a November day in Somerset did not prevent two police officers risking their own lives to…
