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Cold weather is affecting rubbish and recycling collections across Somerset

More missed bin and recycling collections in Somerset today: Here’s where

MORE households in Somerset are facing a missed bin or recycling collection today (January 8) as crews look to…

The tree, highlighted, will be cut down later in January. Picture: Google

Landmark tree in Taunton park to be cut down due to fungus

A LANDMARK tree in a Taunton park is to be cut down due to “extensive fungus growth”. The mature horse…

A38 resurfacing works in Wellington delayed by bad weather

RESURFACING work on a busy Wellington road has been delayed by bad weather. Somerset Council has confirmed the start of…

Jamie with colleagues from the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: DSFRS

Taunton firefighter retires after 32 years’ service across Somerset

MORE than three decades of service came to an end for one Taunton firefighter this week. On Wednesday (January 7),…

A weather warning has been issued for Somerset covering Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued for Somerset as cold weather continues

SOMERSET is being warned to expect icy conditions overnight tonight (January 6) and into tomorrow morning. The Met Office has…

Premier at Fivehead Garage will host new Post Office facilities from January 15. Picture: Google

New Post Office services confirmed at garage shop near Taunton

NEW Post Office services are set to be introduced at a garage near Taunton. The firm has confirmed a Drop…

There are fears over the future of The Chapel, in Cotford St Luke. Picture: Google

Closure a “very real risk” for landmark pub and restaurant near Taunton, owners warn

A LANDMARK bar and restaurant near Taunton has warned closure is “a very real risk” after trade in the…

The crash happened on the A358 at Thornfalcon on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Google

Seven injured in crash near Taunton

SEVEN people were treated for injuries after a crash on the A358 near Taunton on Sunday afternoon (December 4). Emergency…

Parts of Somerset could see sleet and snow showers overnight tonight. Picture: Met Office

Snow could hit higher ground in Somerset as Met Office issues weather warning

SNOW could hit higher ground in the south west tonight – including parts of Somerset – with a weather…

Ryan Searle, left, made it through, along with Gary Anderson, right, but Justin Hood lost out at Ally Pally. Pictures: PDC

Justin Hood’s run at darts world championship ends – but Somerset still involved

SOMERSET darts hero Justin Hood’s glorious run at the PDC World Championship came to an end on New Year’s…