Shock as ‘Mr Somerton’ – Cllr Dean Ruddle – passes away aged just 59
‘MR SOMERTON’ – Dean Ruddle – has died at the age of 59. The Somerset Council member – who was…
Landmark Wincanton garage has closed – but car sales continue
A LANDMARK Wincanton car business has closed – but another continues. The garage at Bridge Motors, in Silver Street,…
Somerset faces 10% council tax rise and recycling site closures to balance books
HOUSEHOLDS in Somerset could be faced with a 10% rise in their council tax to tackle a £100 million…
Driving an electric car saves £700 a year, according to new report
DRIVING an electric car could save you around £700 a year, according to a new report. The Energy and Climate…
Arise the Sir in shorts! Michael Eavis leads New Year Honours in Somerset, Dorset and beyond
A KNIGHTHOOD for Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis leads the New Year Honours in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond…
Somerset pair sentenced after farm machinery and plant thefts
DOZENS of pieces of stolen farm plant and machinery were recovered when police rumbled a crime operation in Somerset. Officers…
Rev turns DJ for special Christmas Day carols radio show
A REV turned DJ for a special Christmas show to be broadcast today (December 25). The Rector of St John’s…
Free English course and employment help for Ukrainian refugees
A COURSE helping Ukrainian refugees learn English and find work is available online. STEP Ukraine is an online course designed…
NHS facing facing “significant disruption” during junior doctors’ strike
ROUTINE care NHS services in the south west are facing “significant disruption” this week as industrial action by junior…
