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Vehicles “removed” from Somerset streets due to dangerous driving and defects

VEHICLES have been “removed” from the streets of Weston-super-Mare as police said they are aware of on-going issues over…

129a South Street, Crewkerne, could soon be a house. Picture: Google

Former Somerset surgery could soon become a house

A FORMER doctor’s surgery in Crewkerne could soon be converted into a home. Plans have been submitted to Somerset Council…

Worle Library and Children's Centre are set to close. Picture: Google

Future of North Somerset libraries – including one closure – confirmed

WORLE Library and Children’s Centre will close – and Winscombe Library could follow – as part of cost-cutting plans,…

Frank Foster was mayor of Wincanton for three years. Picture: Foster family

Former Wincanton mayor Frank Foster has passed away, aged 85

FRANK Foster – a former mayor of Wincanton – has passed away aged 85. Mr Foster became a well-known member…

Council tax rise of 8.99% approved as North Somerset balances the books

SAVINGS of almost £60 million – £20m in the 2026/27 financial year – have been approved in North Somerset,…

Car meets are on the rise at Cheddar Gorge, police said

Police stepping up efforts after rise in car ‘cruise’ meets at Somerset beauty spot

POLICE are stepping up operations to tackle car meets at a Somerset beauty spot amid concerns over noise, disruption…

The site, off Killams Avenue, is on the market for around £75,000. Picture: GTH

Land for sale on the edge of Taunton “could be suitable for development”

LAND on the edge of Taunton – which is up for sale – “could be suitable for development”, according…

Tanya Petrie, of Worle, has been jailed for sneaking drugs and tobacco into HMP Bristol. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police/Google

Somerset pharmacy worker Tanya Petrie jailed for sneaking drugs into HMP Bristol

SOMERSET prison worker woman Tanya Petrie has been jailed after being found guilty of sneaking drugs and tobacco into…

£15m Yeovil Octagon Theatre redevelopment plans approved

A £15 MILLION plan to redevelop the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil has been approved. Somerset Council’s planning committee has approved…

The man, 80, was injured after an incident in Argyle Street, Bath, on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Google

Man, 80, injured after being assaulted in Bath street by woman with a dog

AN 80-year-old man was assaulted in Bath on Saturday afternoon (February 21). During the incident, at around 3.45pm, the victim…