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Events planned at the Bath & West Showground in December

Bellew, best worst parties and tradition: Christmas taking shape at the Bath & West

IT might 120 days away – but Christmas is already on the agenda at the Bath & West Showground. The…

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…

Somerset Council accounts are being migrated to a new system - starting with Mendip. Picture: Leveller

Mendip residents warned of disruption during online council tax account changeover

PEOPLE in the former Mendip district are being warned of possible disruption as their online accounts used to manage…

Elaine Cave and Bev Jackson have retired from their PCSO beat, in Street. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

“Pillars of the community” PCSOs Elaine and Bev retire from duty in Street

TWO Somerset PCSOs have been described as “pillars of our community” as they retire after 19 years of service. Elaine…

The Shell filling station shop at Wirral Park, Glastonbury, is set to get a new look. Picture: MBH Design Studio/Somerset Council

Glastonbury garage set for new Co-op and Deli by Shell shop after makeover

A GLASTONBURY filling station is undergoing a makeover – and plans have been submitted for new signs. Wirral Park Service…

The site, off the B3151 at Compton Dundon, has planning permission for nine homes. Pictures: Google/Symonds and Sampson/Somerset Council

Site in Somerset village with permission for nine homes up for sale

A SITE in a Somerset village – with planning permission for nine new homes – has gone up for…

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…

Dudley was crowned 2024 CEO of Clarks Village after the Pawsome Pooches event

Pawsome Pooch 2025: Clarks Village announces details of dog competition

PAWSOME pooches will once again be in the spotlight during a dog-friendly event at Clarks Village. The outlet centre, in…

Crispin Hall, in Street, is among Somerset buildings to receieve a grant to boost energy efficiency. Picture: SCF

Somerset community buildings receive almost £200,000 boost to energy-efficiency

PROJECTS in Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham and Street are among more than a dozen handed grants to make community buildings…

Cove CEO, Joel Campbell, welcomed the news at Shepton Mallet Prison

Somerset attraction ranked among top 10% around the world by Tripadvisor

SHEPTON Mallet Prison has been ranked in the top 10% of ‘things to do’ – globally. The attraction has been…