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The plot is less than three miles from the Glastonbury Festival site

Five-acre ‘potential development’ plot near Glastonbury Festival site up for sale

A FIVE-ACRE ‘potential development’ site less than three miles from the Glastonbury Festival site is up for sale. The paddock…

A suspected stolen digger was found - along with the trailer. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police recover stolen trailer – alongside digger – in Mendip operation

A STOLEN trailer was recovered by police – along with a suspected stolen digger. The Ifor Williams trailer was recovered…

Beds could go at West Mendip Community Hospital. Picture: Google

Leaders call for clarity over plans to cut or repurpose beds at Glastonbury hospital

LEADERS in Street have vowed to address “deeply troubling” plans to repurpose beds at the West Mendip Community Hospital…

Kyle Drinkwater in court after robbery at Glastonbury shop

A MAN has appeared in court charged with robbery, possession of a firearm, and criminal damage after an incident…

Dr Ulrike Naumann, inset, has warned people over buying weight loss drugs online

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…

A range of Tower air fyers has been recalled amid fears they may catch fire

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…

An amnesty on ninja swords ran throughout July. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Dozens of ninja swords handed in to police ahead of ban which starts today

DOZENS of ninja swords have been handed in to police in the Somerset police area as part of a…

Andy Berry is CEO of the new UCS College Group

Merger of Bridgwater & Taunton College with Strode College is official from today

IT’S OFFICIAL – Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) has merged with Strode College. The joining of the colleges officially…

Annie and supporters on a previous charity challenge

Annie unveils her latest charity challenge – a 30-mile walk – and you could join!

FORMER Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset Annie Maw is about to embark on her latest charity challenge. Annie – in the wheelchair…