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Officers are hoping people may identify the jewellery, stolen from a property in Backwell. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police bid to trace jewellery stolen in Somerset burglary

POLICE have issued images of jewellery stolen during a burglary at a Somerset property in a bid to trace…

Somerset schools closed or opening late due to bad weather of Storm Chandra: Full list

DOZENS of Somerset schools are delaying opening – or closed completely – as Storm Chandra continues to batter the…

Weather warnings have been in place for Somerset this morning. Picture: Met Office

Heavy rain from Storm Chandra causing problems on M5 and other Somerset roads

THE M5 is among many Somerset routes struggling due to flooding this morning after as Storm Chandra continues to…

I Refuse to be Silent, by Wayne Campbell

Black Lives Matter protests in Somerset in focus at Wells Cathedral exhibition

BLACK Lives Matter demonstrations that took place in London and Somerset will be the subject of an exhibition at…

The Lucky Chance, in Frome, is now powered by solar panels. Picture: Frome Town Council

Spotlights powered by sunlight at Frome theatre venue

A PERFORMING arts venue is Frome has been boosted by the installation of solar power – meaning spotlights will…

Man attacked on ‘remote’ Somerset footpath

A MAN was attacked as he walked along a remote footpath in Henstridge. The incident unfolded on the walkway between…

The Extravaganza is held in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey each year. Picture: Paul Jones/Leveller

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2026 called off during festival fallow year

THERE will be no Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza in 2026, organisers have confirmed. The annual show, at Glastonbury Abbey, is organised…

Officers want to trace these people after a theft from Boots at Babylon Hill, Yeovil. Picture: Google

CCTV appeal after beauty products worth £1,200 stolen from Boots in Yeovil

POLICE are keen to trace these people in connection with a shoplifting incident that saw a “large quantity” of…

The Arrow, in Yeovil, has closed for a sports makeover. Picture: Google

Yeovil pub closes for £376,000 refurbishment to create ‘grandstand’ sports bar

A YEOVIL pub has closed today (January 26) – but only for a £376,000 makeover. The Arrow is undergoing an…

The bus lane, near Food Warehouse in Weston, will close to traffic this week. Picture: Google

Major bus lane near Weston to close to general traffic during roadworks

THE bus lane on a major route in Weston-super-Mare will close to general traffic this week due to roadworks. The…