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Lapwings are among species benefiting from the improved peatland. Pictures: SWT/David Longshaw/Andrew Kirby & Alan Ashman

Somerset peatlands helping store carbon – thanks to major county project

PEATLAND covers just 3% of the Earth’s surface – but contains more than 30% of the world’s soil carbon. As…

Presenter JB with Capt Tyson at the Burnham low lighthouse. Picture: Somerset Council

Iconic Somerset landmark to star in upcoming TV show

AN ICONIC Somerset landmark will star on the small screen next month as part of a TV travel show…

Rich's Cider picked up three golds at the Taste of the West Awards

More gold awards for Somerset cider as family-run firm scoops three!

ANOTHER family cider maker in Somerset is celebrating after securing three top awards. Rich’s Cider, which is produced at Watchfield,…

Police worked with Abri to secure the closure order. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Bridgwater flat linked to “drug-related anti-social behaviour” is boarded up

A FLAT in Bridgwater has been boarded up in response to complaints over “drug-related anti-social behaviour”. Police said neighbours of…

Plans have been submitted to transform the vacant site, off Broadway, Bridgwater. Pictures: Google/PCL Planning/Somerset Council

Plans to create three-court Bridgwater Padel complex in town centre submitted

THREE padel courts, a clubhouse, floodlights and seating could soon be built on a long-vacant site in Bridgwater. PCL…

A number of carnival clubs build their carts on the site, off the A38 Bristol Road. Picture: Somerset Council

Work set to start soon on £5m Bridgwater Carnival workshop project

A £5 MILLION scheme to improve facilities for Bridgwater Carnival clubs has moved a step closer – with work…

Traffic is expected on the M5 through Somerset over the bank holiday weekend

M5 through Somerset to bear the brunt of bank holiday traffic, say experts

THE M5 through Somerset is set to bear the brunt of bank holiday delays as millions head off on…

Somerset bank holiday recycling and rubbish collection changes: What you need to know

RECYCLING and rubbish collections will change in Somerset due to the August bank holiday. Somerset Council has said collections in…

Bridgwater Docks are set to be regenerated as part of the town deal. Picture: Somerset Council

Have your say over future of Bridgwater Docks – and redevelopment plans

NEW moorings at Bridgwater Docks are part of a consultation into the future of the landmark site. Somerset Council…

The crash happened in Rosewood Avenue, Burnham on Sea, police said. Picture: Google

Police appeal after children on bike – nine and 11 – hit by car in Burnham

TWO children were injured after being hit by a car while on a bike in Burnham-on-Sea. Police are appealing for…