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Stuart Brogan has passed away at 48

Popular Glastonbury shopkeeper passes away at 48

A POPULAR Glastonbury shop owner has passed away suddenly leaving his family “heartbroken”. Stuart Brogan, who ran Viking shop Wyrdraven…

Anton Hull has had his sentence extended. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Drink driver Anton Hull – who filmed himself before fatal crash – has jail sentence extended

A DRINK driver who filmed himself saying he was “smashed” minutes before a crash that killed 29-year-old Sarah Baker…

The A358 between Taunton and Ilminster closed after a crash on Wednesday. Picture: Somerset Council

Range Rover driver left with ‘life-threatening injuries’ after A358 crash

POLICE are appealing for information after a crash that left a driver with ‘life-threatening injuries’. The incident, involving a white…

The crash happened in Love Lane, near the junction with Ramsay Way, in Burnham. Picture: Google

Woman taken to hospital after Burnham crash

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a crash in Burnham. The crash – involving a black Ford Focus and…

Ayden Reader, of Taunton, has been jailed for nine years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Taunton man Ayden Reader jailed for child sex offences

A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to sexual activity with a child. Ayden…

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The Body Shop in Taunton and Street at risk of closure

BRANCHES of the Body Shop in Taunton and Street could close as the firm heads towards administration, it has…

New engagement ranger at Ham Hill, Jasmine Ely. Picture: Somerset Council

New ranger aims to boost Somerset attraction Ham Hill

A NEW ranger aims to bring the story of Ham Hill to the public in a new role. Jasmine Ely…

Frederick Burge was found dead at his home in Glastonbury last year

James O’Connor admits killing popular Glastonbury man Fred Burge

A 44-YEAR-OLD man has admitted killing a popular pensioner in his home in Glastonbury last year. James O’Connor, from Hilltown,…

Bill Revans, leader of Somerset Council

Somerset parks could be locked overnight in bid to save money

PARKS in Wellington, Minehead and Taunton will be locked overnight in a bid to save money, if plans are…

Simon Steeves has been jailed. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Simon Steeves admits killing his wife at their Brean home

A 71-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his wife at their Somerset home. Simon Steeves, of Weston Road,…