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The van crashed into a wall after ramming police cars and fleeing officers. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Van rammed police cars and crashed into wall during pursuit in Street and Somerton

A DRAMATIC police pursuit through Street and Somerton ended in the recovery of valuable stolen property. The drama unfolded in…

People are being urged to record the wildlife in their gardens, as well as parks and elsewhere in Somerset. Pictures: SWT/Danny Green/Fergus Gill/Guy Edwardes

Get counting in the garden this month to help record Somerset wildlife

PEOPLE in Somerset are being encouraged to get counting while out and about this month. The Somerset Wildlife Trust’s (SWT)…

The new building, inset, would be built at the health centre in Shepton Mallet. Pictures: Premier Modular/Somerset Council/Google

Plans for new outpatients’ unit at Somerset hospital submitted

A SOMERSET hospital could soon get a new temporary outpatients’ building if plans are approved. An application has been submitted…

The BBC will show and play more than 90 hours of live sets from Glastonbury 2025. Picture: BBC

How you can watch and listen to Glastonbury on BBC TV, radio, iPlayer and online

FOR those who missed out on Glastonbury tickets this year – or who prefer to watch from the comfort…

Two people in life-threatening condition following crash near Glastonbury

A PEDESTRIAN and a motorcyclist both suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash near Glastonbury yesterday (May 29). Avon and Somerset…

The Apple Tree Inn is now under new management. Picture: Facebook

Popular Somerset pub is re-opening tomorrow with a night of ‘good vibes’!

TOMORROW sees the Grand opening Night of a popular Somerset pub that has been closed for months. The Apple Tree…

Speeding questions have been answered by officers... Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

‘Are you allowed 10% above the speed limit?’: Police answer Somerset speeding questions

WHENEVER the police are seen, speed gun in hand, on roads in Somerset, there are some who voice their…

A woman was found injured in Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, on Wednesday evening. Picture: Google

Police keeping ‘open mind’ after woman found injured in Glastonbury street

POLICE are “keeping an open mind” about an incident in Glastonbury that left a woman injured which may be…

Emergency services are on the scene of a crash on the B3151 between Meare and Glastonbury. Picture: Google

UPDATE: Two injured as crash closes route between Glastonbury and Meare

UPDATE: Two people were left with ‘serious injuries’ after a crash involving a pedestrian and a motorbike near Glastonbury. The…

Glastonbury Festivals has handed £5,000 to the Wells Skatepark fundraising effort. Pictures: Paul Jones/Leveller/Pixabay

Glastonbury Festival hands Wells skatepark fundraiser a £5,000 boost

THE Glastonbury Festival has given a fundraising effort for a new skatepark in Wells a boost – in the…