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Strode College looks set to merge with Bridgwater & Taunton College

Bridgwater & Taunton College unveils merger plan with Strode College

TWO major Somerset colleges have announced plans to merge in a further consolidation of further education in the county. Bridgwater…

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…

Volunteers planted the new bat corridor at the Baily's Buildings in Glastonbury

Green scheme to run alongside renovation of major Glastonbury site

A GREEN scheme to show how the environment can still thrive during large-scale building projects has been launched in…

Armed police were called to Station Road, Castle Cary, this morning. Picture: Google

Armed police sent to Castle Cary as teen arrested

A TEENAGER was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after an incident in Castle Cary this morning. Police…

Martin Dickson's Bass General bus is well known on the streets of Glastonbury

Glastonbury’s ‘Bass General’ DJ bids to raise £10,000 after stealing boat while on cocaine

A GLASTONBURY-based DJ stole a speedboat after taking cocaine – and now faces a race to raise £10,000 to…

The EDM pays tribute to Ray 'Merlin' Rutter, the Glastonbury wizard. Picture: Normal for Glastonbury

MP tables motion in Parliament to recognise Glastonbury wizard Ray ‘Merlin’ Rutter

GLASTONBURY MP Sarah Dyke has tabled a motion to recognise Ray ‘Merlin’ Rutter, the town wizard, who passed…

A new cafe could be coming to Glastonbury, if plans are approved. Picture: Google

New café plan for Glastonbury High Street unveiled

PLANS have been submitted for a new café in Glastonbury High Street. The scheme would see the ground floor of…

Ruth Eavis, a stalwart of the Pilton community, sadly passed away on Sunday. Picture: Juliet Eavis

Tributes after Pilton community stalwart Ruth Eavis passes away

RUTH Eavis, stalwart of the village community in Pilton, has passed away. Her daughter Juliet confirmed the sad news on…

Man due in court over Evercreech shop thefts

A MAN has been charged over a series of thefts in Evercreech. The man is due to appear in court…

The current roof and, inset, proposed layout of the new panels. Pictures: Google/Solarsense/Somerset Council

Worthy Farm – home of Glastonbury – applies for solar boost

WORTHY Farm – home of the Glastonbury Festival – has applied to install more than 400 new solar panels. Solarsense…