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Cllr Bill Revans (Somerset Council), cllr Ian Thorn (Wiltshire Council), cllr Millie Earl (BCP Council) and cllr Nick Ireland (Dorset Council) Pictures: BCPC/DC/SC/WC

Wessex council leaders push again for devolution

COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…

The cost of the surgery is £1,200 Picture: St Giles

Fundraiser launched to help terrier Binky receive complex hip surgery

A DOG in the care of a Somerset rescue centre needs complex surgery – and a fundraiser has now…

Scaffolding will remain in place until the nesting period ends Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

New mural celebrates Bridgwater’s heritage

A NEW mural has been created in Bridgwater “as a living tribute” to the town’s heritage and its people. The…

The water meadow with some of its new owners Picture: Frome Town Council

Frome wildlife haven now in public ownership – and saved from development

THE FUTURE of Adderwell Water Meadow in Frome has been secured following the success of a crowdfunding campaign. Fears that…

Jonty Archibald with KA students Picture: SAST

Wincanton school celebrates improved Ofsted report

KING Arthur’s School in Wincanton has undergone a “significant journey of improvement” since its last inspection, according to Ofsted. The…

Bobby and Bobbie Vylan - known as the Bobs Picture: Bob Vylan FB/BBC

Police reviewing anti-IDF chants heard at Glastonbury Festival as Bob Vylan makes defiant statement

POLICE are set to review footage from Glastonbury Festival after a rap-punk duo led anti-Israeli Defence Force (IDF) chants…

The electrical substation that caught fire Picture: Somerset Leveller

Fire at Wincanton McDonald’s car park left businesses without power

A FIRE at the McDonald’s car park in Wincanton on Friday (June 27) is believed to have been started…

Two arrested for breaching police dispersal order in Glastonbury High Street

TWO men were arrested after they refused to leave Glastonbury High Street when requested to by police. A Section 34…

The rescue took around four hours Pictures: Somerton Fire Station

Horse found up to its neck in mud near Yeovil rescued by fire crews

A HORSE received some specialist help when it became stuck up to its neck in mud near Yeovilton. The 14.3…

Taya's success was acknowledged by actor and BJJ competitor Tom Hardy who signed her gold medal Picture: GoFundMe/Taya Jones

12-year-old Jiu-Jitsu prodigy is making a name for herself on the world stage

A RISING Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu talent, Taya Jones, is aiming to bring home more medals at the World Championships. The 12-year-old,…