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MP Rachel Gilmour has a strong background in the rural community

Somerset MP lands top role for farming leading parliamentary group

SOMERSET MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has been elected to a top role representing farmers in…

Black Stone Cherry will be in Somerset next year as part of a special tour. Picture: Ralph Arvesen/Creative Commons

Arena rockers Black Stone Cherry announce intimate Somerset show

ARENA rockers Black Stone Cherry are heading to Somerset as part of their upcoming UK tour. The band, famed for…

Weather warnings are in place for later on Monday and into Tuesday across Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Somerset weather warnings in place for high winds and heavy rainfall

AS if recent downpours weren’t enough for Somerset folks – a weather warning is in place for more heavy…

New signs have been put up for Lando Lane, in honour of Formula 1 world champion, Lando Norris

Lando Lane unveiled in Somerset in honour of Formula 1 world champion, Lando

LANDO Lane is the latest addition to the Somerset street map, in celebration of county Formula 1 racer, Lando…

Cllr Mick Dunk has been jailed for his role in the Just Stop Oil protests in 2022. Picture: Green Party

Somerset councillor Mick Dunk speaks out after being jailed over JSO M25 protest

“MY conscience would not allow me to stand back and do nothing.” Those were the words of Somerset Councillor Mick…

The Big Lemon X10 service is free until Christmas Eve. Picture: Big Lemon

Bus service to Cribbs Causeway is FREE until Christmas Eve!

FREE bus travel is being offered between North Somerset and Bristol this Christmas. As part of efforts to encourage people…

Shoppers are being warned to check toys comply with safety standards. Picture: Somerset Council

Trading Standards’ toy safety warning for Christmas shoppers

SOMERSET shoppers are being warned to be on their guard against unsafe toys this Christmas. As families prepare for the…

PICTURES: Bridgwater Turns Pink to raise £17,000 for cancer research

BRIDGWATER turned pink in October – raising more than £17,000 for cancer research in the process. Throughout the month, Bridgwater…

Unity Holidays branding is now present around the home of Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club

Holiday firm backs Burnham rugby club with sponsorship deal

A BURNHAM-ON-SEA holiday resort has backed the town rugby club with a two-year sponsorship deal. Unity Holidays, which has three…

The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, opened the first Parkrun. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Mayor fires starting gun on Parkrun in Bridgwater!

BRIDGWATER hosted its inaugural Parkrun on Saturday, November 29. More than 100 people got their running shoes on at St…