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Julian Marley is heading to Frome next month

Julian Marley to perform ‘up close and personal’ show at Cheese & Grain in Frome

CRITICALLY-acclaimed musician Julian Marley will be in Somerset next month as part of a European tour. Son of the legendary…

Police have issued CCTV images of people they would like to trace after an assault in Frome

Man suffers broken jaw after being punched outside Frome pub

A MAN suffered a broken jaw after being punched outside a pub in Frome. Police are appealing for information after…

Vodafone and O2 are among networks having problems in Somerset and Dorset

Mobile phone signal problems in parts of Somerset and Dorset

MOBILE phone users in parts of Somerset and Dorset are struggling to get a signal – due to a…

Stefan Bolohan has been jailed for 13 years for a rape in Bridgwater. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Stefan Bolohan jailed for 13 years for raping woman in Bridgwater

A MAN who raped a woman on a green in Bridgwater has been jailed for 13 years. Stefan Bolohan, of…

Driver punched car window in Weston road rage incident

AN angry driver punched the window of a car before they collided in a road rage attack in Weston. Police…

Joe Joseph, from Glastonbury, is the Labour & Co-operative Party candidate for Wells and the Mendip Hills

Shepherd hopes to round up flock of voters for Labour at general election

A SOMERSET shepherd is hoping to round up a flock of voters on July 4 having been selected to…

The Waggon and Horses in Glastonbury could be converted if plans are approved. Pictures: Google/Hill Reading/Somerset Council

Flats plan revealed for landmark Waggon and Horses pub in Glastonbury

A GLASTONBURY pub could be converted into five flats, if plans are approved. The scheme would see the Waggon and…

Somerset Bridge Primary School in Bridgwater has been ranked as good. Picture: Google

Bridgwater school among best-rated in Somerset after Ofsted inspection

A BRIDGWATER school has been ranked as ‘Good’ – and outstanding in three categories – after an Ofsted inspection. Somerset…

St Georges Nursing Home, near Weston super Mare

Weston nursing home scoops top award for innovative approach to care

A SOMERSET care home has been recognised for innovative work with residents. St Georges Nursing Home, near Weston-super-Mare, picked up…

New mayor Vanessa Garside, deputy Martin Straus and right, outgoing mayor, Nick O'Donnell

Taunton mayor and council leaders confirmed after meetings

TOM Deakin will continue as the leader of Taunton Town Council for the coming year. Last year, Cllr Deakin (Lib…