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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:46:34 +0000
Lidl recalls mince packs as they may contain plastic
LIDL is alerting customers that it is recalling its Birchwood XXL Pork Mince (12% fat) product as it may contain pieces of plastic.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Covid cases pass 18,000 but positive tests continue to drop
A TOTAL of 64 positive Covid-19 tests were given in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Electric rubbish trucks and recycling plastic in the UK - how Somerset's waste gets greener
YOUR household waste could soon be taken away in electric rubbish collection vehicles.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:09:28 +0000
Five more Covid related deaths in Somerset in 24 hours
SOMERSET has suffered a further five Covid-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:34:25 +0000
New schemes to support walking and cycling in three Somerset towns unveiled
NEW schemes to support walking and cycling in three Somerset towns have been unveiled after £450,000 of Government funding was confirmed.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:57:55 +0000
Sex trial date set for ex-South Somerset District Council leader Ric Pallister
A FORMER district council leader is to face trial accused of a total of 36 historical indecent assaults against three girls.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:10:50 +0000
Somerset couple who met while driving ambulances during coronavirus pandemic get engaged
TWO Somerset emergency service workers who met while driving ambulances during the coronavirus pandemic have got engaged.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:49:31 +0000
Missed recycling collections due to Covid-19 staff shortages in Somerset
STAFF shortages due to the coronavirus crisis have led to missed recycling collections in Somerset today (February 11).

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:12:06 +0000
Fire crews tackle kitchen fire in Tatworth
CREWS from three fire stations attended a kitchen fire in a home in Tatworth this morning (Thursday).

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:27:43 +0000
Police appeal to trace Rodney Nehanda on suspicion of stalking
POLICE have issued an appeal to locate a man they wish to speak to on suspicion of stalking.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:57:22 +0000
Somerset councils have received extra £134million of Government funding
COUNCILS in Somerset have so far received an extra £134million to support vital services during the Covid-19 pandemic - an further funding has been confirmed next year.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:41:39 +0000
Snow and ice warning for Somerset today
SOMERSET has woken up this morning (Thursday) to a snow and ice warning from the Met Office.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Mendip records just three positive Covid tests in 24 hours
SOMERSET recorded its lowest number of positive Covid tests in a day for some time in the latest 24-hour period

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Surge in fly-tipping across Somerset 'due to pandemic'
FLY-tipping is on the rise in Somerset due to the coronavirus pandemic, waste bosses have admitted.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
'Don’t fall for romance fraud this Valentine’s Day' - says PCC
THE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset Police is encouraging people to know the signs of romance fraud to stay safe online this Valentine's Day.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset has high number of 'substandard' bridges
SOMERSET has the third highest number of 'substandard' bridges in Britain.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Yeovil Window Wanderland to take place this month
THIS February, one Somerset town is bringing colour to the streets with two exciting projects.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:24:01 +0000
The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett donates suits to Brain Tumour Support raffle
ARE you a fan of ITV hit show The Masked Singer?

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New license granted to Somerset pavilion despite anti-social behaviour claims
A NEW licence has been granted to a Somerset pavilion and playing fields, despite an historic assault investigation and claims of anti-social behaviour.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:56:30 +0000
Nine arrests in Yeovil, three in London in county lines investigation
NINE people have been arrested in a Somerset town and five more in London as part of a joint police probe into the supply of hard drugs.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:45:11 +0000
Street dad found rude-shaped Chicken Select in his McDonald's meal
A SOMERSET dad was stunned after finding a rude-shaped chicken snack in his McDonald's meal.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:16:01 +0000
Ten more Covid deaths reported in one day in Somerset
A FURTHER ten people with Covid-19 have died in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:35 +0000
Castle Cary-Dorchester rail line closed next week
RAIL passengers are being warned of train delays when the line between Castle Cary and Dorchester West is shut for five days next week.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:28:34 +0000
Misconduct hearing to hear Avon and Somerset detective groped junior officer
AN Avon and Somerset Police detective sexually harassed a junior officer he was supervising, a misconduct hearing on Monday (February 15) will be told.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:38:41 +0000
Glastonbury's Worthy Farm launches cheddar cheese with ticket competition
A NEW cheese - produced at the home of the Glastonbury Festival - is hitting the shelves this month.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:29:07 +0000
Somerset Youth Parliament set up 'Save Our Environment' campaign
YOUNG people in Somerset are campaigning for action to be taken on climate change and environmental issues.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
110 positive Covid tests in a day - but is Somerset's infection rate slowing?
DESPITE there being 110 new confirmed Covid cases in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period, the rate of the spread of the virus does appear to be slowing.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
West Abbey Care Centre, Yeovil, receives letters from school children
RESIDENTS at a care home in Yeovil received letters and cards from Preston CofE Primary School.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:26:13 +0000
Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:51:33 +0000
Wizard Of Oz remake directed by Watchmen's Nicole Kassell is 'in the works'
The new release is the latest adaptation of L Frank Baum’s beloved 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:27:50 +0000
NHS says controversial Weetabix breakfast needs a 'health warning'
The combo caused utter chaos on social media with brands including Lidl, Dominos and even the NHS making their disgust known.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:10:00 +0000
Watch: Police catch motorists distracted while driving during Operation Tramline
A MOTORIST who held two phones - one to each ear - while he was driving in a 44 tonne lorry, was caught on camera by Avon and Somerset Police last week.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:21:00 +0000
Four Covid-19 deaths in Somerset in latest daily figures
THERE have been four deaths in 24 hours of people in Somerset with Covid-19, according to the latest daily figures.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:10:23 +0000
Now Somerset's over-70s can book a Covid-19 vaccination
PEOPLE living in Somerset aged over 70 who haven’t had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can now book at one of the large vaccination centres or pharmacy-led sites through the national booking service.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:57:41 +0000
Snow spotted in Somerset as freezing weather hits the region
Snow has been spotted in parts of Somerset today as cold weather hits the region. Pictures showing light snow showers around the region have emerged with flurries reported in places such as Bradford-on-Tone and Taunton.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Kate Walker opens bridal boutique at Jordan's Courtyard near Ilminster
A BRIDALWEAR designer from Taunton decided to move back to her roots during lockdown - and has recently set up shop in Ilminster.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
RECENT cases at Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:23:27 +0000
Mark Cullen, 18, of Somerton wanted on recall to prison
AVON and Somerset Police are appealing for help to locate a wanted teenager.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
NHS urge over 70s yet to be vaccinated to book their jab now
Up until now, Covid vaccinations have been by invitation only to ensure those who are most vulnerable are vaccinated first.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:19:55 +0000
Latest Covid-19 positive tests in Somerset
THERE'S been a big drop in the Covid-19 infection rate in Somerset, according to the latest figures.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:44:00 +0000
A3088 Cartgate Link Road to be closed from next week
ONE of South Somerset's key link roads is to be closed for the next two weeks, so that damaged drains can be repaired.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:37:48 +0000
Full list of where people are being vaccinated against Covid in Somerset
THE most recent Government figures suggest around one on four adults in the South West has now had the Covid-19 vaccination.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:10:44 +0000
New McDonald's opening in Wincanton this week
SOMERSET'S newest McDonald’s restaurant is opening this week.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:37 +0000
Police appeal to trace missing man Richard Smart
AVON and Somerset Police have issued an appeal to the public to help find a wanted man.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:27:01 +0000
Social workers in eight Somerset schools to keep children safe from exploitation
SOCIAL workers have been placed in eight Somerset schools to help keep children safe from exploitation.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:29:03 +0000
Samanatha Jones, of Martock, who killed husband, to be freed from Malaysian jail
A SOMERSET woman who faced the death penalty in Malaysia for killing her husband will be released within days, according to a national newspaper report.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:53:53 +0000
Total of 18 Covid deaths reported in Somerset over the weekend
A TOTAL of 18 people with Covid-19 died in Somerset over the weekend, according to the latest Government figures.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:28:21 +0000
Pair slapped with £200 fine for breaching coronavirus rules at Cheddar Gorge
TWO people were fined £200 and had to be rescued from Cheddar Gorge after getting 'stuck' at the summit.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:27:30 +0000
Leigh and Cynthia Bryant, of Wellington die seven hours apart from Covid
CHILDHOOD sweethearts who had been married for 56 years died seven hours apart after both catching Covid-19.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:33:50 +0000
4 things Matt Hancock could say in tonight's Downing Street press conference
Experts have warned it was “very possible” the South African variant is already quite widespread in the UK.



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