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Wanted Frome man Peter Chislett arrested after police appeal

PETER Chislett has been arrested after failing to attend a court hearing. The 44-year-old was taken into custody in Frome…

Peter Chislett is wanted by police after missing a court appearance. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police urge people to call 999 if they spot Peter Chislett as warrant issued

PEOPLE are being urged to contact police if they see Peter Chislett – who has links to a number…

The Talbot Inn at Mells, top right, Ludo in Bath, bottom left, and The Swan at Rowberrow are up for the award in Somerset. Pictures: Google/National Pub & Bar Awards

Somerset trio make finals of National Pub & Bar Awards 2025

CHEERS! A trio of Somerset pubs are celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious award. The finalists in the 2025…

Former Somerset police officer James Gullis gets suspended sentence over child sex images

FORMER Somerset police officer James Gullis has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting a number of offences…

Recycling collections will change across Somerset this week and next. Picture: Somerset Council

Easter bin and recycling collection changes in Somerset: What you need to know

THE coming Easter weekend means changes to recycling and rubbish collections across Somerset. Collections that would usually happen on Friday…

Suspected drink-driver arrested after police flagged down in Frome

POLICE arrested a suspected drink driver who failed to stop after a crash when they were flagged down by…

WH Smith stores in Bridgwater, Taunton and Yeovil could soon disappear. Pictures: Google

WH Smith to disappear from Somerset high streets after shops sold

WH Smith is to disappear from Somerset high streets after the firm sold its shops for £76 million. Hobbycraft owner,…

A range of Somerset businesses are on the shortlist

Vote for Somerset businesses in 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards finals

A RAFT of independent Somerset lifestyle businesses have been unveiled on the shortlists for the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards. The…

Plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled at the kerbside in the trial. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset trial sees 50 tonnes of plastic bags and packaging recycled

A TRIAL which has seen households able to leave plastic bags and wrapping out for collection has seen more…

Police pull the plug on unlicenced Frome party

AROUND 200 people partied late into the night at an unlicensed music event in Frome at…