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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:37:14 +0000
Yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Somerset.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:36:34 +0000
Cyclist taken to hospital and A30 now open after crash
- The A30 near Crewkerne has reopened after a crash between a car and a cyclist. - A cyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
5,500 new trees planted at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm near Clevedon
A SOMERSET zoo has been busy planting more than 5,000 trees during the latest lockdown

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:56:11 +0000
Somerset sees another 111 positive coronavirus tests in one day
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 111.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:41:24 +0000
Chancellor offers businesses more time to make first Covid loans repayment
CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak said he wants to provide “breathing space” for businesses struggling during the pandemic by giving them more time to make the first repayment on Government support loans.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:25:15 +0000
Swap ‘cutesy cards’ for NHS donations this Valentine’s Day, says campaigner
A CHARITY campaign is calling for people to forego cards and flowers for Valentine’s Day, and to instead raise money for the NHS.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Local elections set to go ahead in May despite council's request for delay
LOCAL elections are still set to go ahead in Somerset this May despite requests for a delay from the county council.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:52:34 +0000
One week prison term for Extinction Rebellion court glue protester
AN EXTINCTION Rebellion protester from Somerset who glued himself to a pane of glass inside a courtroom has been given a seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:16:49 +0000
Hour by hour forecast as cold and wet weekend set for Somerset
IF you are keen to get out for some fresh air this weekend, make sure you wrap up warm and take your brollie with you as it is set to be a cold and wet weekend in Somerset.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:16:34 +0000
Person trapped in car in Burnham-on-Sea freed by firefighters
A PERSON was freed by firefighters from a car which had crashed into a ditch. 

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Somerset County Council food support will continue in February half term
SOMERSET County Council (SCC) is continuing to provide food support for families during the upcoming February half-term to ensure no child goes hungry.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Improvements needed to Somerset's NHS 111 service after survey finds quality is 'not consistent'
FURTHER improvements are needed to the NHS 111 service in Somerset after a patients’ survey found the quality of service it provides was “not consistent” across the county.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Somerset sees another 136 positive Covid tests in a day
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 136.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:55:00 +0000
South West sees record hospitalisations for drug problems
THOUSANDS of people across the South West were hospitalised for drug problems last year - the highest figure ever recorded.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Court include:

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:50:00 +0000
Planning applications in Sedgemoor: January 21 to 27, 2020
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 21 and 27, 2020.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:26:01 +0000
M&S, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below from UK supermarkets you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Police at Bristol Airport checking if passengers’ journeys are essential
POLICE based at Bristol Airport are checking whether passengers are travelling for essential purposes.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:20:20 +0000
Somerset man fined over Covid-19 breach after diving into River Severn in Worcester
A SOMERSET man who travelled to Worcester and was filmed diving into a flooded river has been fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:31:05 +0000
Sedgemoor District Council reminds residents ballcourts are closed after people caught using them
SEDGEMOOR District Council are reminding residents ballcourts and outdoor gyms are closed in the district to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:21:22 +0000
Latest Covid-related deaths in Somerset
A FURTHER nine people with Covid-19 have died in Somerset in the latest daily figures.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:51:34 +0000
Yellow weather warning for ice issued for Somerset
SOMERSET residents are being urged to take care on local roads as a weather warning for ice has been issued.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:43:02 +0000
Yellow weather warning for ice issued for Somerset
SOMERSET residents are being urged to take care on local roads as a weather warning for ice has been issued.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:20:06 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
RECENT cases deal with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include: Donna Louise Fajardo, 50, of Whitecross Road, Weston-super-Mare, drink driving, £160 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 18 months driving ban; driving without correct licence, d...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset sees another 186 positive Covid tests in one day
THERE were 186 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:54:38 +0000
McDonald's scrap 5 popular items from menu
It hasn't gone down well with fans who begged the fast food giant to keep the items on the menu.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Somerset Anne Frank Youth Awards relaunch for 2021
THE Somerset Anne Frank Youth Awards (SAFYA) programme is relaunching for 2021, to recognise young people in the county who have taken a stand against prejudice and worked to promote greater social inclusion.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:28:29 +0000
Latest Covid-19 deaths in Somerset
THE worst-hit Somerset district has seen one in every 875 of its population die from Covid, according to Government figures.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 infection rate rises in one district as Somerset case numbers slow
A TOTAL of 100 positive Covid-19 tests were recorded in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:56:20 +0000
Avon and Somerset police officer accused of trying to buy illegal drugs
AN Avon and Somerset police office has been accused of trying to buy illegal drugs.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:02:45 +0000
Woman's body found in water at Ninesprings Park, Yeovil
A BODY has been found in the water at a Somerset park, police have confirmed.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:06:33 +0000
One million first coronavirus vaccine doses given out in South West
ONE million first doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the South West.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:29:46 +0000
Teletext Holidays investigated over missing refunds
TELETEXT Holidays - the service famous for spawning the phrase 'booked it, packed it, went off' - is being investigated after hundreds of customers complained they were denied refunds for cancelled trips.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:51:00 +0000
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity called out to five patients a day in 2020
GREAT Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) was called to around five patients a day on average across 2020, despite the national lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions throughout much of the year.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:32:29 +0000
This Ryanair advert received more than 2,300 complaints
The Advertising Standards Authority received complaints in late December 2020 and early January 2021.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:31:26 +0000
Netflix announce new TV series and Films coming in February
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for February, with more still to come throughout the month.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:30:13 +0000
Millions could see council tax rise by over £100 this year
Last year’s spending review gave councils permission to raise council taxes from April 2021.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:18:40 +0000
M5 at Bridgwater re-opens after closure following crash
THE M5 through Somerset has re-opened after an overnight closure following a crash and spillage.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:29:47 +0000
Business owner slapped with £1,000 fine for serving cider at Wedmore farm
A SOMERSET business owner has been slapped with a £1,000 fine for breaking Covid-19 restrictions by serving alcohol to customers.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:27:51 +0000
Somerset woman 'over the moon' after influencers told not to use beauty filters
A SOMERSET woman who is calling for influencers to state they are using a filter to promote beauty products said she is 'over the moon' after an advertising watchdog ruled that they should not be used if they 'exaggerate' the effects of a product....

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:12:30 +0000
A further 13 people with Covid die in one day in Somerset
A TOTAL of 13 people with Covid-19 have died in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures released this afternoon (Wednesday) by the Government.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:43:02 +0000
Sedgemoor District Council issues warning as phone scammers target residents
SEDGEMOOR residents are being warned to be alert, after several people have phoned Sedgemoor District Council to report scams.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:09:55 +0000
Brean Splash Waterpark, Brean, wins prestigious award
STAFF at a popular Somerset Waterpark are celebrating after they won a prestigious award.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:11:32 +0000
CJ Hole, Burnham-on-Sea, to celebrate its 30th anniversary
A SOMERSET based branch of award-winning sales and lettings agency is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:06:10 +0000
Freezing weather heading to Somerset
HAVING just experienced Somerset's coldest January for 11 years, get ready for a big freeze - with snow possible next week.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:14:19 +0000
The Bluebird Theatre Company brings The Popera House to Somerset
A THEATRE company based in Somerset is offering socially distanced shows in their mobile pop-up theatre.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police becomes first force to not release surnames of missing people
AVON and Somerset Police has become the first force to rule it will not release the surnames of missing people they are trying to find.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 infection rate drops across Somerset as case numbers slow
THE Covid-19 infection rate has dropped in all four Somerset districts in the latest Government figures.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:59:19 +0000
Matt Hancock defends Chris Whitty branding TikTok user 'pathetic
The footage, which is undated, was uploaded to social media platform TikTok and was recorded near Westminster.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:47:30 +0000
Captain Tom Moore: The Queen, Boris Johnson and celebrity friends lead tributes
Famous faces have led tributes since news of Captain Sir Tim Moore's passing.



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