Somerset schoolboy Tom Page-Turner stars in new BBC Lord of the Flies adaptation
A SOMERSET schoolboy is set to star in a major new BBC drama. Wellington School pupil Tom Page-Turner features in…
Thousands collected at Chard Carnival handed to community groups
DONATIONS from collections at Chard Carnival were presented to a host of causes during the event’s end-of-year presentation. Volunteers and…
Driver freed from wreckage after crash near Wincanton
A DRIVER was freed from wreckage after a car crash near Wincanton this morning (January 28). The incident occurred in…
Yeovil burglar Gary Conquer jailed for more than two years
BURGLAR Gary Conquer has been jailed after breaking into a house in Yeovil – as well as stealing a…
Police find abandoned car blocking road in Frome
POLICE in Frome found an abandoned vehicle partially blocking a busy town road. Starting their shift on Saturday (January 24),…
Appeal to be held over refusal of 20 new homes in village near Frome
THE refusal of plans for 20 new homes in Beckington, near Frome, has been appealed, with a date announced…
Somerset animal sanctuary appeals for hay amid dwindling reserves
A SOMERSET animal rescue charity is appealing for support – as it is running out of HAY. Rescue, rehabilitation and…
School closures in Somerset: Bad weather sees full, partial closures and late starts
SCHOOLS in Somerset are dealing with flooding – which has impacted staff and pupils travelling to sites. Several schools are…
Somerset roads remain closed due to Storm Chandra flooding – with another weather warning in place
ROADS in Somerset remain closed today (January 28) after heavy rains brought on by Storm Chandra caused serious flooding. The…
‘Major incident’ declared in Somerset amid flooding fallout – and fresh weather warning
A MAJOR incident has been declared in Somerset after severe flooding due to Storm Chandra. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency…
