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The body was found in the water at French Weir Park, Taunton. Picture: Google

Three arrested in murder probe as body found in French Weir Park Taunton

THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Taunton. Police were called…

If you know this man, police would like you to contact them Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Appeal for info following theft of electrical equipment in Kingswood

OFFICERS are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in relation to…

The incident took place at Timsbury High Street yesterday morning (July 16) Picture: Google Maps

Man arrested after bomb disposal team called to Somerset village

POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of arson in Timsbury after they found “potentially suspicious items” at a…

Funding confirmed for final phase of Yeovil town centre redevelopment

PLANS to develop affordable accommodation for young professionals, key workers and student apprentices in Yeovil, part of the Yeovil…

Green Party's Martin Dimery (left) and David Swain (right) Reform

“I was shocked to see trendy, bohemian Frome providing its share of Reform votes”

AT the July 4 general election, the Liberal Democrats secured the seat of Frome & East Somerset. However, despite the…

Lady Ashdown with Adam Dance Picture: Yeovil Liberal Democrats 

Lady Ashdown praises the rise of the Lib Dems in South West

THE rise of the Liberal Democrats across the South West has been hailed by the widow of the late…

Dog Unit Sergeant Nick Dalrymple and Response Officer PC Mitchell Raymond at 10 Downing Street Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset officers nominated for bravery awards following motorway rescue

TWO Avon and Somerset officers who came to the rescue of a distressed man on a busy motorway have…

ZIPP has been running the trials in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil since 2020

E-scooter trials in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil suddenly halted

E-SCOOTERS are not available in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil, after a trial was halted suddenly. The schemes, which see people…

Operational services at Yeovil Recreation Centre (pictured) could transfer to Yeovil Town Council Picture: Yeovil Recreation Centre

Yeovil one step closer to “historic devolution deal”

YEOVIL could soon see a change in the day to day management of services around the town. Somerset Council’s Executive…

The lorry caught fire on the M5 this morning

Two-hour delays on M5 north through Somerset after lorry fire

DRIVERS on the M5 through Somerset faced long delays after what appeared to be a fairground lorry caught fire. A…