How you can spot Perseid meteor shower shooting stars in Somerset skies this week
IF YOU wish upon a star… Then you might have stayed up late in Somerset. For people might well…
More than 15,500 potholes repaired on Somerset roads so far in 2025
ROAD workers have repaired more than 15,500 potholes in Somerset this year, according to data. Somerset Council said a total…
Are you a 90s lookalike? Head to the pub or post a pic – and you could win £1,000!
THE 90s was a time of Britpop, Tony Blair – and the Cool Britannia movement. It might feel a long…
Plans for 15 affordable one- and two-bed apartments in Bridgwater submitted
PLANS for 15 affordable apartments on the outskirts of Bridgwater have been unveiled. Alder King, on behalf of Keepmoat Homes…
Why aren’t more Somerset people recycling their food waste?
THE majority of food waste in Somerset is being recycled – but not by much. As the county continues the…
Somerset mural – a tribute to British forces – vandalised
A SOMERSET mural depicting a Royal Marine has been defaced with paint. The tribute, in Chapel Street, Burnham-on-Sea, is understood…
More than 2,000 bricks painted to create landmark Bridgwater artwork
MORE than 2,000 bricks have been painted to create a wall of colour in the centre of Bridgwater. The St…
GP issues warning over buying weight loss drugs online amid Wegovy and Ozempic surge
A DOCTOR running a new clinic in Somerset has warned people to be on their guard against fake, unsafe…
Range of air fryers sold at Argos and B&M Bargains recalled amid fire fears
AIR fryers sold at the likes of Argos, B&M Bargains and Poundland are being recalled as they may “overheat…
Changes to planning system in Somerset in bid to tackle applications backlog
THE way planning applications in Somerset are handled is changing. In a bid to combat a backlog of bids to…
