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New sections of Strawberry Line now open in Shepton Mallet and Dulcote

TWO more sections of the Strawberry Line have been completed and opened to the public. The Strawberry Line is a…

A trial is set to begin with red recycling bags in North Somerset

Red recycling bag trial to start in North Somerset: Here’s where

RED bags will soon be a common sight on the kerbs in North Somerset as part of a recycling…

The work will reduce the chances of flooding at Chard Reservoir. Picture: Somerset Council

Work to start on £1m project to strengthen Chard Reservoir barrier

WORK on a scheme worth up to £1 million to strengthen Chard Reservoir’s barrier is set to begin. The project…

The Pier to Pier route between Weston and Clevedon has recorded almost 32,000 journeys. Picture: Mark SImmons/North Somerset Council

‘Missing link’ on Weston to Clevedon Pier to Pier cycle route completed

A CYCLE path providing a ‘missing link’ of the Pier-to-Pier Way between Weston-Super-Mare and Clevedon has been completed. Work on…

‘Mr Garvey’ fined over nuisance garden bonfires in North Somerset

A NORTH Somerset man has been fined over repeated cases of ‘nuisance’ bonfires in his garden. The man, named by…

Boston Tea Party launches campaign to ban single-use coffee cups

RESTAURANT chain Boston Tea Party (BTP) has called on its rivals to follow their lead – and ban single-use…

Cllr Richard Wilkins is still keen to see changes on the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster. Pictures: Google/Somerset Council

A358 plan “a big disappointment” but “not the end of the road”, says council chief

THE A358 between Taunton and Ilminster could still see work to help cut traffic and reduce crashes, despite a…

The scheme would see a barn redeveloped and five glamping pods installed. Pictures: NDM Architects/Somerset Council

Eco-friendly, accessible glamping site planned for Combe St Nicholas

PLANS for an eco-friendly, accessible glamping site that could provide respite breaks for charities have been revealed for a…

Mary landed a 31-pound salmon in the Scottish Borders

‘Beginner’ Mary lands prestigious award after monster salmon catch

ALL anglers dream of landing that fish of a lifetime. And for one ‘beginner’ Somerset fisher, that dream came…

Transport hubs are planned in Clevedon and Portishead. Picture: North Somerset Council

Have your say over transport hubs in Clevedon and Portishead

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over transport in Clevedon and Portishead. Next month, North Somerset Council (NSC)…