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Eght fire crews were sent to the scene, believed to be in the Town Marsh area of Dulverton, West Somerset. Picture: Google

Eight fire engines tackle blaze at West Somerset property

SMOKE from the loft space of a thatched property in West Somerset prompted a major callout for firefighters. The incident,…

Bath, Wells and Minehead figure in the list of Somerset's happiest places to live, according to the poll

Somerset’s ‘happiest place to live’ revealed in new poll: See the full list

THE happiest place to live in Somerset has been unveiled after a new poll. And the survey – of some…

The B3191 Cleeve Hill, near Watchet, closed in 2023 due to cliff movement. Picture: Google

Roads chief in plea to government for funding to repair closed West Somerset route

FUNDING is being sought to re-open a West Somerset road closed in 2023 due to fears it could fall…

The former bakery, in Wiveliscombe, could become two houses. Pictures: Channel Architecture

Former Somerset bakery could become two homes

A FORMER bakery in Wiveliscombe could be converted into two homes, if plans are approved. Channel Architecture, on behalf of…

Kelly Faiers

Police apologise to victim Kelly Faiers’ family over 2023 Minehead murder probe

AVON & Somerset Police have issued an apology to the family of Kelly Faiers – who died in Minehead…

Fuel spillage after lorry crash leaves Somerset road “completely blocked”

A WEST Somerset road is blocked after a fuel leak from a lorry following a crash. The incident, on the…

Townsend Farm, at East Quantoxhead, is up for sale. Picture: GTH

Somerset farmhouse – and outbuildings with permission for homes – up for sale

A FARMHOUSE and outbuildings on the edge of the Quantock Hills – with permission to convert them into homes…

Members of the Project Orchard team have celebrated reaching the planting phase at Dunster Castle

Apple juice and scones to celebrate creation of new community orchard in West Somerset

APPLE juice and scones were the order of the day to celebrate a project to reinvigorate a Somerset orchard. Project…

Arrest after motorbike “carrying multiple occupants” spotted on busy Somerset road

POLICE made an arrest after reports of a motorbike “carrying multiple occupants” being ridden on a busy Somerset road. Officers…

Garden waste collection days are changing for thousands in Somerset. Picture: Somerset Council

Garden waste collection days to change in Somerset: What you need to know

GARDEN waste collections in Somerset could be changing. Subscribers to the Somerset Council service are being urged to look out…