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New Somerset deputy lord lieutenants Jennifer Duke, Suresh Ariaratnam and Sheila Wheeler. Picture: Somerset Council

Three new deputy lieutenants appointed for Somerset

THREE new deputy lieutenants have been appointed for Somerset. The role supports the lord lieutenant, the King’s representative in the…

The Knife Angel will be unveiled by Emma Webber in Taunton on April 3. Picture: British Ironwork Centre

Road closures in Taunton for unveiling of Knife Angel at Market House

ROADS in Taunton will be closed to traffic today for the unveiling of a statue. The Knife Angel, a…

Someone called Dan Kellaway responded to the police appeal on Facebook - criticising the description. Picture: Facebook

Yeovil man criticises “receding hair” description on police Facebook appeal to find him

IF police post a wanted poster, you would imagine the person featured would want to keep a low profile. But…

Shepton Mallet Sunday Market will launch on April 28

New Sunday market set to launch in Somerset town this month

SOMERSET’S newest market launches in Shepton Mallet this month. The new Shepton Mallet Sunday Market aims to showcase the best…

SHARE Frome offers items for people to borrow - but is facing a tough year. Picture: Google

SHARE Frome charity in danger of closure after store loss: How you can help

NEED a drill? A trestle table? A smoke machine? Well, a charity ‘library of things’ in Frome can provide them…

The woman was punched outside Tesco in Station Road, Weston. Picture: Google

Woman punched in the face outside Tesco in Weston super Mare

A WOMAN was punched in the face outside Tesco in Weston super Mare. The incident happened at just after 6.30pm…

Strode College lecturer James Arlett, passed away in January last year

History event exploring The Crusades to be held in memory of Strode College expert

A ONE-DAY history conference in Glastonbury will focus on one of the most turbulent periods in history – the…

Barn and caravan damaged by West Coker fire overnight

REPORTS of a fire near West Coker turned out to be a barn and a caravan alight. Members of the…

The path has reopened to walkers more than a year after being closed. Picture: Somerset Council

Coastal path reopens to walkers after a year after closure due to cliff stability fears

A COASTAL path that has been closed for more than a year has been reopened to walkers. The Cleeve Hill…

Driver uninjured after 44-tonne lorry overturns near Langport

A DRIVER had a miraculous escape after the 44-tonne lorry he was in overturned near Langport. The incident happened at…