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Hattie and dad, David, have urged people to agree to become donors

‘My transplant gave my life colour’: Somerset woman urges people to sign donor register

“MY transplant gave me back more than just a kidney; it gave me back a full spectrum of colour…

CAG Somerset attendees at Fixfest 2025

Somerset repair cafés take centre stage at London event

REPAIR cafés in Somerset took centre stage at an international event. Representatives of Community Action Groups (CAG) Somerset joined repair…

Shane Phillips was due in court in Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Wanted man Shane Phillips did not attend Taunton rape hearing

A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of Shane Phillips – who was due to appear in court…

Almost 100 drivers a day guilty of drink driving – with shock age group most guilty

ALMOST 100 drivers were convicted of drink driving each day in over a three-year period, according to new data. Road…

Domestic abuse has a strong link to suicide in Somerset and beyond. Picture: Pixabay

Three key messages ahead of Suicide Prevention Day on September 10

SEPTEMBER 10 is Suicide Prevention Day – and people in Somerset are being reminded of the link with domestic…

Drivers warned of another parking ticket text scam

DRIVERS are being warned of a new text scam that falsely claims a parking ticket has not been paid. The…

More electric cars eligible for government discount: Full list

MORE electric cars have been added to a list of those qualified for a government discount – including…

Here's how much your appliances are adding to your energy bills...

Which appliances are adding the most to your energy bills? Here’s what they cost…

WE are all often to be found – particularly in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis – scouring the…

The SHoemakers Museum, at Clarks Village in Street, is set to open on September 18. Picture@ AGT/Shoemakers Museum

Shoemakers Museum in Street opening date confirmed

THE Shoemakers Museum – celebrating one of Somerset’s most iconic manufacturing traditions – will open next month. The venue, billed…

Traffic is expected on the M5 through Somerset over the bank holiday weekend

M5 through Somerset to bear the brunt of bank holiday traffic, say experts

THE M5 through Somerset is set to bear the brunt of bank holiday delays as millions head off on…