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The mural in honour of Ray 'Merlin' Rutter has been unveiled in the centre of Glastonbury. Picture: Paul Jones/Leveller

Mural for Merlin unveiled in Glastonbury in tribute to fallen wizard

FOR many years Ray ‘Merlin’ Rutter looked out across the Market Cross in Glastonbury, wishing people well as they…

Lidl wants a new store in Shepton Mallet. Picture: Lidl GB

Lidl outlines plans for new Somerset stores in the coming year

BUDGET supermarket giant Lidl is aiming to open a number of new stores in Somerset. New plans from the retailer…

The property, in Chewton Mendip, is being marketed by The Modern House for £1.895 million. Pictures: The Modern House

Modernist home in the Mendips designed by acclaimed architect is up for sale

A MODERNIST home in the Somerset countryside – designed and extended by renowned architects over the decades – is…

It is understood police are on the scene in Glastonbury High Street. Picture: Google

UPDATE: Glastonbury school and nursery out of lockdown after “incident”

A GLASTONBURY infants school and nursery implemented ‘lockdown’ procedures – with parents and carers told not to go -…

The Old School, in West Lydford, is on the market for £764,000

Former Somerset school building – now a house – is on the market

A FORMER Somerset school building near Somerton and Castle Cary that dates back to the 1800s has gone up…

The Amulet Centre project is among Shepton Mallet groups to have received a grant

Shepton Mallet groups receive grant funding for range of town projects

THE latest recipients of grants totalling more than £9,000 in Shepton Mallet have been announced. The cash has been handed…

The homes would be developed on land off Moorland Road, Street. Pictures: Angus Meek Architects/Somerset Council

Meeting is a chance for residents to have say over 71 homes planned in Street

STREET residents are being encouraged to attend a meeting next month to have their say on plans for 71…

The site, off Station Road and Torbay Road in Castle Cary, is set to see 162 new homes. Pictures: Google/Persimmon

Plan for 162 new homes in Castle Cary approved

MORE than 150 new homes are coming to Castle Cary. Plans for 162 homes, including 35% of affordable properties, submitted…

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 Post Office in Street High Street is set to re-open in June. Picture: Google

Street Post Office to re-open in June as new operators found

STREET Post Office – which shut its doors in January – is re-opening, it has been announced. The Post Office,…