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Up to 78 new homes could be built in Walton, near Street. Pictures: Clifton Emery Design/Somerset Council

Plan for almost 80 new homes near Street submitted

ALMOST 80 new homes could be built near Street if plans are approved. An application to Somerset Council by Clifton…

Gary Browne, of Paulton, has been jailed for more than five years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Somerset drug dealer Gary Browne jailed for more than five years

A SOMERSET drug dealer has been jailed for more than five years after more than 4kg of heroin, cocaine,…

The Bridles, in Wincanton, is set to open in the spring. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

New Wincanton care home to open in the spring – with jobs on offer

WORK is progressing on a new, state-of-the-art care home in Wincanton – which is expected to open in the…

The A38 Bridgwater Road in Winscombe was closed after a crash this morning. Picture: Google

A38 in North Somerset closed after “serious” crash

A MAIN North Somerset route was closed this morning (January 30) after a “serious” crash. Police and emergency services were…

Valley Fest runs from July 30 to August 2 near Chew Valley Lake

Valley Fest unveils headliners including Friendly Fire and Cast

VALLEY Fest has announced Friendly Fires, Big Special, The Herbaliser, and Cast as headliners in a first wave of…

Sam Carr, of The Snug Bookshop and Cafe, in Huish Episcopi

‘Remarkable’ independent Somerset bookshop and café lands £5,000 grant

A SOMERSET business has been recognised as one of six winners in a national competition. The Snug Bookshop and Café,…

West Somerset Railway general manager Jacquie retires after more than 10 years

WEST Somerset Railway (WSR) general manager Jacquie Green has retired from the role after more than a decade. Jacquie is…

Santander, in Fore Street, Bridgwater, is closing in April. Picture: Google

Bridgwater Santander to close in April, banking giant confirms

BRIDGWATER Santander is to close, the bank has confirmed. The branch, in Fore Street, will close at 3pm on April…

The mayoral robes in Taunton are in need of repair and restoration

Tailors unite! Appeal for help to restore Taunton mayor’s robes

TAILORS of Somerset! Taunton Town Council (TTC) is in ‘need-le’ of support to keep the mayor looking their best. The…

The Glastonbury TrainLink group wants to see a new bus service linked to the rail timetable at Castle Cary

Survey aims to highlight need for targeted bus service from Glastonbury to train station

GLASTONBURY to London in two-and-a-half hours could soon be possible – if a bid for funding to launch a…