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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:28:01 +0000
Council denies Somerset MP's claims it used Covid grants to 'balance its books'
THERE was drama in Westminster this week after a Somerset MP accused council 'cowboys' of misusing Government Covid grants to 'balance its books' - a claim the council denies.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:48:03 +0000
'It's a real body blow for businesses': People of Somerset react as third lockdown begins
IT’S been a difficult start to 2021 as England has gone back into lockdown for the third time.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:28:04 +0000
GP surgeries in Somerset to administer coronavirus vaccine from Thursday
GP surgeries in England are to begin administering the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine as the UK faces a race to protect the population after the daily reported death toll topped 1,000.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:19:08 +0000
Netflix customers face a price increase from February
Premium Netflix subscriptions will see a price hike of £24 per year from February.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:15:06 +0000
How much you could be fined for breaking lockdown rules
The restrictions put significant limitations on what people can do - but what fines can be imposed if someone is caught flouting the rules?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Four Somerset neighbours win £1,000 thanks to Postcode Lottery
FOUR people in Bridgwater are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:01:05 +0000
A39 at Chilton Polden closed by partially fallen trees
A SECTION of a busy main road was closed this afternoon (Wednesday) due to several fallen trees presenting "an immediate hazard".

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:40:53 +0000
Somerset district where well over one in 40 have had Covid-19 as rates continue to surge
THE rate of Covid-19 infection shows no sign of letting up in Somerset.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:26:02 +0000
PM warns easing of lockdown will be gradual rather than a ‘big bang’
Boris Johnson warned it would take time to ease lockdown restrictions in England which could be in place until the end of March.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Farmersdirect website set to be a winner
Harpers Farm Supplies launch their brand-new online store.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:23:34 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police seize 578 vehicles in December
POLICE seized a total of 574 vehicles for various reasons during December - that's an average of more than 18 a day.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:41:20 +0000
Chilton Polden play area upgraded thanks to Viridor Credits grant
A COMMUNITY playing field has been kitted out with new equipment thanks to a grant from Viridor.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:32:46 +0000
Strode College in Street appeals for volunteers to help with Covid-19 testing
A COLLEGE in Somerset is appealing for volunteers to help with the coronavirus testing when students return after the latest lockdown.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:24:50 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Courts latest results
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:01:14 +0000
Clap for Carers to return for third coronavirus lockdown
CLAP for Carers is set to return this Thursday - but this time, people across the UK are being invited to put their hands together for 'heroes' who have helped during the pandemic.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:45:39 +0000
Rescue effort launched after digger became stuck on beach while trying to move stranded truck
RESCUE services were left with a sinking feeling after a digger became stuck on a beach - while trying to save a stranded truck from the incoming tide.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:44:44 +0000
Fire crews tackle blaze in Burnham-on-Sea property
FIRE crews tackled a blaze - that is still under investigation - at a property in Burnham-on-Sea yesterday (January 5).

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:19:00 +0000
Somerset property firm Greenslade Taylor Hunt GTH announces new chair, Duncan Brown
A MAJOR Somerset company has announced a new chair.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:59:32 +0000
1 in 50 people had Covid-19 between Christmas and New Year
Professor Chris Whitty said that one in 50 people being estimated to have coronavirus across the UK is “really quite a large number indeed”.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:36:37 +0000
McDonald's reveals new change to restaurants amid lockdown
The move will affect all 1,300 restaurants across the UK with the fast food franchise issuing a brief statement on Wednesday January 6.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:24:38 +0000
BBC to offer 'biggest educational offer in its history'
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This will be a lifeline to parents and I welcome the BBC playing its part.”

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:20:30 +0000
Backlash as GCSE and A-Level exams cancelled for 2021
The Department for Education said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:30:45 +0000
Chris Whitty: Covid-19 restrictions could return next winter
His warning comes as hospital admissions of people with Covid-19 have reached another record high, according to NHS England figures.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:06:37 +0000
Get 10 bets for the Mega Millions Super Jackpot for only £1*
The Mega Millions Super Jackpot, which takes place every Tuesday and Friday, is on a roll and now stands as the biggest jackpot so far this year.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:21 +0000
Latest updates as Somerset begins life in lockdown
- PEOPLE across the UK are waking up to a third lockdown after Boris Johnson announced the closure of all schools last night. - The Prime Minister has ordered people to stay home after a huge rise in coronavirus infections. - Businesses, schools a...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:16:54 +0000
More than 600 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Somerset in last 48 hours
THERE have been 644 positive coronavirus tests confirmed in Somerset in the last 48 hours.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:44:11 +0000
GWR to run reduced service during lockdown
GWR will continue to run a reduced service during lockdown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:12:05 +0000
56,000 homes and businesses to get superfast broadband by 2024
MORE than 56,000 homes and business premises in Somerset will finally get superfast broadband by 2024 after new contracts were agreed.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:35:31 +0000
All Somerset recycling sites to remain open for essential use during lockdown
ALL 16 of Somerset's recycling sites will be open on standard winter hours for essential use during lockdown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:53:01 +0000
Everything you need to know as England enters into lockdown for third time
ENGLAND has entered into a national lockdown for the third time.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:50:13 +0000
Police appeal after incident on M5 between Taunton and Wellington
A MAN fell from an overbridge on the M5 last night (January 4) and sadly died.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:30:53 +0000
Car destroyed in 'deliberate' fire near Bridgwater
A CAR was badly damaged in a 'deliberate' fire near Bridgwater last night (January 4).

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:27:39 +0000
Car destroyed in late-night fire in Nether Stowey, Somerset
A CAR was damaged in a Somerset lane - prompting Environment Agency, police and highways teams to join firefighters at the scene.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:21:08 +0000
Electrical fire in Priest Row, Wells, prompts callout
A FIRE in an electrical fuse box brought three crews to a street in Wells.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset theatres help to create In Search of Cinderella panto
HOW do you put on a pantomime in a pandemic?

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:52:22 +0000
Morrisons announce coronavirus vaccine drive-through sites
MORRISONS will be hosting drive-through coronavirus vaccinations from next week. 

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:17:38 +0000
Emily Eavis says Glastonbury Festival 2021 not yet cancelled - again!
GLASTONBURY organiser Emily Eavis has dismissed speculation that the festival has been called off this year.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:14:21 +0000
Prime Minister announces THIRD national lockdown for England
Boris Johnson has imposed a third national lockdown on England and shut schools to most students to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by surging coronavirus infections.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:55:51 +0000
Police incident closes M5 southbound near Taunton
A POLICE incident has closed the M5 between junction 24 (Bridgwater) and junction 26 (Wellington).

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:35:12 +0000
The key points from Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement
The new national lockdown will see schools closed and people told to stay home.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:23:40 +0000
Police appeal to reunite stolen Somerset jewellery with owners
POLICE have found stolen jewellery - and are hoping to reunite the items with the owners.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:18:14 +0000
Prime minister Boris Johnson to make televised address amid surge in Covid cases
PRIME minister Boris Johnson is to make a televised address tonight (January 4), setting out new emergency measures to control the spread of Covid-19 in England.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:26:06 +0000
Latest updates on schools reopening amid calls for third lockdown
- Primary schools across England have reopened despite concerns over Covid-19 infection rates - A row has broken out after the National Education Union (NEU) said that it is unsafe for primary schools to reopen today . - Prime Minister Boris Johns...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:17:08 +0000
POLL: Should Somerset schools reopen or close?
DO you think Somerset schools should reopen today or remain closed?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:17:00 +0000
BWMAT schools in Taunton and Bridgwater closed today
SOME primary schools in Somerset are closed today (January 4) - and headteachers are unable to give a 'definitive' answer about reopening.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:43:10 +0000
Health Secretary refuses to rule out another national lockdown
HEALTH Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out another national lockdown amid concerns the new variant coronavirus is spreading out of control.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:15:09 +0000
Developer donates £1,000 to Cavaliers CC to help them through Covid-19
A BRIDGWATER carnival club and a disability charity have both received donations to help them plug the financial gap caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:48:02 +0000
Five lucky Somerset residents win £1,000 on the Postcode Lottery
FIVE lucky people in Burnham-on-Sea are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their postcode.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:22:49 +0000
Queen's 95th birthday to be marked with new £5 coin
THE Queen’s 95th birthday will be celebrated on one of five new commemorative coins released this year, the Royal Mint has said.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:41:27 +0000
Lockdown 3? What Boris Johnson could announce tonight
The Prime Minister’s televised address is expected to take place at 8pm on Monday.



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