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Black Sabbath are reuniting for a one-off farewell show in Birmingham

Original Black Sabbath line-up to reunite for massive all-day Birmingham gig

HEAVY metal legends Black Sabbath are to reform for a huge show in the band’s home city of Birmingham. The…

Emma Webber, speaking at a press conference, has called for a meeting with the Prime Minister

Somerset mum calls for meeting with PM after report into Nottingham attacks

SOMERSET mother Emma Webber has called for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after a report over…

Weather warnings are in place for much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset into and across the weekend. Picture: Met Office

Weather warnings in place for heavy rain and strong winds in Somerset

A WEATHER warning has been put in place across the south of England as Storm Éowyn hits the UK. Somerset,…

Sainsbury's at Hankridge, Taunton. Picture: Google

Pizza and patisserie counters at Sainsbury’s to close as 3,000 jobs axed

THOUSANDS of jobs are to go at Sainsbury’s as the chain closes remaining cafés, as well as patisserie and…

Diane Langton as June Snell in Only Fools and Horses. Picture: BBC

Somerset-based Only Fools and Horses and Hollyoaks star passes away at 77

SOMERSET-based actor Diane Langton – a Hollyoaks favourite as Nana McQueen – has passed away. The star, who is also…

Greenpeace has been a long-term partner of Glastonbury. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Glastonbury Festival announces £5.9m payments to charitable causes in 2024

THE Glastonbury Festival donated more than £4 million directly to charities in 2024, organisers have announced. In total, more…

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts now look set to headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Pictures: Paul Jones/Raph_PH

Neil Young now says he WILL play at Glastonbury 2025

IN what must be one of strangest Glastonbury Festival act announcements ever, it now looks like Neil Young WILL…

Snow could be set to fall across Somerset this weekend. Picture: Met Office

Snow warning – up to 5cm – in place for Somerset this weekend

A WEATHER warning for ‘heavy snow’ is in place for the weekend – including in Somerset. The Met Office has…

Gusts of up to 75mph could strike the south west on January 1

Weather warning in place as 75mph winds expected across the south west

A STORMY start to 2025 is on the cards after a weather warning was issued for the south west. The…

Teen Harley Morgan, 18, charged with attempted murder after Bath stabbing

TEENAGER Harley Morgan has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Bath at the weekend. The 18-year-old, of…