General election set for July 4: Results from our Somerset poll
AS speculation over an impending general election reaches fever pitch – we thought it was about time we updated…
Well-used Taunton footbridge set to be replaced – and widened for cyclists
A FOOTBRIDGE over the River Tone in Taunton is set to be replaced in a bid to improve accessibility. The…
Yeovil Country Park handed prestigious accolade – for the fourth time
YEOVIL Country Park has been awarded a prestigious national award. The park has achieved the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Southwest…
“Somerset boy” Matt Chorley makes switch to BBC Radio 5 Live ahead of election
SOMERSET-born and Huish Episcopi-educated journalist Matt Chorley will host a new politics show on BBC Radio 5 Live, it…
Beauty and wellbeing brand to open shop at Clarks Village this week
BEAUTY brand Rituals is opening a new shop at Clarks Village. The firm, famed for cosmetics and wellbeing products, will…
Woman in her 80s killed in Yeovilton crash
A WOMAN sadly died after a crash in Yeovilton on Sunday, May 12. The incident, involving a red Kia Rio…
Bank holiday recycling and rubbish collections in Somerset: Check yours
RUBBISH and recycling collections will be delayed due to the upcoming bank holiday. Somerset Council has confirmed there will be…
Work underway on new link between Taunton station and town centre
WORK on a new pedestrian and cycle link between Taunton Railway Station and the town centre is underway. The route…
Amusement arcade to be demolished and replaced – along with six holiday lets
AN amusement arcade in Brean is set to be demolished and replaced with a new building – as well…
Plans to double the size of Somerset care home near Cheddar approved despite objections
PLANS to double the size of a care home near Cheddar have been approved – despite objections from some…
