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Public toilets in Harbour Road, Watchet, are closing before dark through the winter months. Pictures: Google/WTC

Public toilets being closed “before dark” after spate of vandlalism

MORE public toilets in Somerset are being closed after “vandalism incidents” which are costing taxpayers hundreds of pounds. Watchet Town…

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…

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…

A Union Flag suspended from a crane flies over the A303 in Somerset. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Removal of unlawful flags in Somerset costing £4,500 A DAY

A ROW over members of the public installing flags in Somerset has reignited after it emerged the removal of…

Plan for Sunday parking charges in Somerset SCRAPPED after public backlash

A PLAN to introduce Sunday parking charges across Somerset have been put on hold after a public backlash. Somerset Council…

The heavy rain weather warning covers the whole of Somerset on Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain across Somerset this weekend

PEOPLE are being urged to check their properties are secure as a weather warning was issued for heavy rain…

Aurora Foxes students are gearing up for the big switch-on event in Minehead

Minehead lights to be switched on by town hospitality students

STUDENTS from a specialist Somerset hospitality and catering college will be launching Minehead’s Christmas celebrations. On Friday (November 28), the…

The lights on the A39 at Dunster will be replaced during four months of roadworks. Picture: Google

Four-months of traffic lights work on A39 to start new year in West Somerset

FOUR months of roadworks are planned on a busy West Somerset route – to replace 30-year-old traffic lights. The signals…

The incident unfolded at a property in Glenmore Road, Minehead. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s disturbed burglars during raid at Minehead property

A “SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT” of cash and two bank cards were stolen from the bedroom of a woman in her…

Linda Hull receives a Green Apple Award at the House of Lords

Somerset recycling and reuse project wins award recognised around the world

A SOMERSET scheme that helps people recycle and reuse electrical and electronic items has scooped a top international award. The…