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Cory Farrar, of Bridgwater, has been jailed for three years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Bridgwater man jailed after robbing woman in her 80s in Puriton

BRIDGWATER man Cory Farrar has been jailed after robbing a woman in her 80s after she did her shopping…

Somerset Council leader Bill Revans says he will not make any changes lightly

Low income households could pay more council tax in Somerset: Have your say

PEOPLE on low incomes in Somerset could start paying more council tax – as cash-strapped Somerset Council looks to…

Carpetright in Taunton is closing as part of the deal. Picture: Google

Carpetright stores in Taunton and Glastonbury to close – but Yeovil and Weston saved

MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Taunton, Glastonbury and Frome – as part…

Police have thanked the member of the public who alerted them to the site Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Five arrested after 600 cannabis plants found in Wrington

FIVE arrests have been made after an estimated 600 cannabis plants were discovered in Wrington in North Somerset. Police were…

Woodlands Castle, on the outskirts of Taunton, has fallen into disrepair... Picture: Prime Meridian/Somerset Council

Shocking pictures show demise of Woodlands Castle – as plan unveiled to bring it back to life

THE laughter of children in their best clothes, playing in beautiful, landscaped grounds, mirrors the sound coming from the…

A view of the scheme from the eastern end Picture: National Highways

New drone shots show A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme approaching completion

YOU can now see a bird’s eye view of the new

"Every penny counts these days and if we work together those pennies will make pounds.” Picture: Blind Veterans UK

Weston-super-Mare blind veteran leads charity campaign to make ‘every penny count’

A WESTON-super-Mare man is encouraging people to save old milk or cordial bottles and fill it with loose change…

The communities' views on the plans are wanted Picture: Somerset Council

Have your say on plans for major revamp of Taunton’s former bus station

A MAJOR revamp of Taunton’s former bus station is on the cards and people are being asked what they…

Plans to extend the restaurant at Monkton Elm Garden Centre are part of a larger long-term scheme. Picture: Pleydell Smithyman/Somerset Council

Restaurant expansion plan part of ‘masterplan’ for Monkton Elm Garden Centre

A LANDMARK Taunton garden centre is set to expand its restaurant – as part of a major renovation project…

David Crew has been appointed MD at Somerset Chamber of Commerce

David Crew appointed new MD at Somerset Chamber of Commerce

DAVID Crew – a chief at Weston College – has been appointed as managing director of the Somerset Chamber…