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Shepton Mallet Prison

Somerset attraction locked down for mystery filming…

SHEPTON Mallet Prison is locked down – for mystery filming. The Somerset attraction is a common location for filming, having…

Veteran Army doctors Michael and Avril Staunton are calling for fairness in the VAT system. Picture: Steve Reeves

Somerset couple take fight for fair VAT on dementia care to the Treasury

TWO veteran Army doctors from Bridgwater have taken a campaign for fairness in the tax system affecting people with…

The Swallowfield KDC/One factory in Wellington is set to close. Picture: Google

Shock as 260 jobs to go at Swallowfield KDC/One factory in Wellington

HUNDREDS of jobs are set to go at a Somerset cosmetics factory. Yesterday (November 19), workers at the Swallowfield KDC/One…

Yeovil star Brett McGavin has his blood pressure checked at Huish Park. Picture: Somerset Council

Yeovil Town FC players back blood pressure campaign at Huish Park

PLAYERS from Yeovil Town Football Club joined a match-day effort encouraging fans to have their blood pressure checked. While performances…

Gold jewellery stolen in Somerset burglary

GOLD jewellery was stolen during a burglary at a property in Cheddar. The break-in occurred in Round Oak Grove at…

Wincanton races: Preview and tips for Thursday, November 20

RACING returns to Wincanton today (November 20) for a seven-race meeting, which includes four races over hurdles, two over…

Castle Cary Choir is busy rehearsing for the Christmas Concert

Choir gearing up for night of Carols and “amusing readings”

CAROLS and amusing readings will be at the heart of festive performance by a Somerset choir. The Castle Cary Choir…

Teen, 18, charged after arrest at Somerset carnival

A TEENAGER has been charged with possession of a bladed article after being arrested at Weston Carnival. The 18-year-old was…

PCSO Will patrolling the site in Evercreech. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police patrol after reports of young people entering derelict Somerset factory site

POLICE have been patrolling a derelict Somerset factory after reports of anti-social behaviour – and young people entering the…

Adam Dance, top left, has labelled comments by Richard Tice, top right, "dangerous"

Somerset MP hits out at Reform chief’s “dangerous” comments about SEND children

A SOMERSET MP has branded remarks made about children with special educational needs and disabilities by Reform UK deputy…