Three Somerset towns and villages up for 2024 Britain in Bloom awards
THREE Somerset groups have been named as finalists in the 2024 Britain in Bloom competition. Cannington, Glastonbury and Yeovil have…
Ted Baker administration: Stores to close and jobs put at risk
FASHION giant Ted Baker is set to go into administration – putting hundreds jobs at risk. US-based parent company Authentic…
Police catch scores using mobiles behind the wheel during two-week operation
SCORES of people were caught using mobile phones behind the wheel during a crackdown in Somerset. Avon and Somerset Roads…
Increased police patrols after County Hall in Taunton targeted by vandals
GRAFFITI was daubed on the walls of County Hall in Taunton. Police are appealing for information after vandals targeted the…
How fridge temperatures are cutting food waste in Somerset
ADJUSTING the temperature of your fridge could keep food fresh for up to three days longer – and Somerset…
Yeovil defender turns down England call to focus on promotion push
A YEOVIL Town defender has turned down an England call-up to focus on club football. Morgan Williams, who has featured…
CCTV released after attempted knife robbery at Weston shop
POLICE have released CCTV of an attempted robbery at a shop in Weston super Mare. The incident unfolded at a…
Lloyds Bank and Halifax branches in Wellington, Burnham and Bridgwater to close
LLOYDS Bank branches are set to go in the latest tranche of closures announced by the firm. Branches in Wellington,…
New Somerset NHS service has cut womb cancer waiting times by 59 days
WAITING times for womb cancer diagnoses in Somerset have dropped by 59 days – thanks to a new service. The…
Crematorium effort raises £14,000 for mental health charity
A CHARITY helping people suffering with mental health illness has received a £14,000 boost. Mind in Somerset was selected as…
