Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2026 called off during festival fallow year
THERE will be no Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza in 2026, organisers have confirmed. The annual show, at Glastonbury Abbey, is organised…
Somerset-made signed doll of Coldplay’s Chris Martin raising cash for air ambulance
A ONE-OF-A-KIND doll of Coldplay star Chris Martin – that travelled the world with the band having been made…
Police appeal after man suffered broken nose in Street assault
UPDATE: Avon & Somerset Police said the people previously pictured in CCTV images have now been identified and the…
Firefighters tackle bio-mass boiler fire near Shepton Mallet that threatened house
A BIO-MASS boiler fire destroyed an outbuilding at a property near Shepton Mallet. Firefighters were sent to the scene, in…
How a Street meeting place is helping people stay warm – and make friends
“COMING here gives me friendly company.” Those were the words of John, a regular visitor to the Warm Welcome, held…
Somerset man charged with sex offences alongside former councillor Philip Young
A SOMERSET man has been charged with sexual offences alongside former Conservative councillor Philip Young – who has admitted…
Man charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer in Glastonbury
A MAN was arrested and charged after a police incident in Glastonbury. Avon & Somerset Police said officers on foot…
Somerset dentist washroom handed ‘diamond’ status at Loo of the Year Awards
A SOMERSET dental practice is feeling flushed with success after being awarded ‘diamond’ status – for the state of…
New WeBuyAnyCar.com pod planned for Glastonbury supermarket car park
CAR sales firm WeBuyAnyCar.com wants to build a ‘pod’ in a Glastonbury car park to allow people to drop…
Shoemakers Museum in Street to host first Wassail this weekend
THE Shoemakers Museum in Street will take part in the first Wassail since it opened. From 2pm until 4.30pm on…
