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The doll was created in Somerset, toured the world, and is now raising money back at home! Pictures: DSAA/Sebwes89

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…

The work will continue developing the community woodland in Frome

Lend a hand in creating new community woodland in Frome

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help plant more than 3,500 saplings at a new community woodland. People are being encouraged…

The incident unfolded in Dorchester Street, Bath. Picture: Google

Gang of youths attacked man in a taxi in Bath street

A MAN was attacked in a taxi by a group of youths in Bath – and police want to…

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected across Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued as Somerset told to expect “outbreaks of heavy rain”

SOMERSET is being warned to prepare for more rain – with up to 80mm falling on higher ground. The Met…

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…

MP Rachel Gilmour with owner of The Chapel at Cotford St Luke, main picture

MP visits closure-threatened Somerset pub after appeal for support

THE owner of a Somerset pub which called for community support as they faced the “very real risk”…

The DHA Fire Stopping team outside HQ in Weston

Somerset fire safety firm expanding in post-Grenfell environment

A SOMERSET fire safety firm is expanding after growing by around 20% in the last five years. DHA Fire Stopping,…

Volunteers run a Warm Welcome session at Crispin Community Centre, in Street

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…

Power Station tells the story of a community energy initiative in Walthamstow. Picture: Peter Searle/FTC

Frome to host screening of community energy documentary – and Q&A

A FILM telling the story of a community that launched a bid to take power – literally – into…