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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Modular homes constructed at The Parade, Bridgwater
THE largest housing provider in the South West has joined forces with a leading UK home builder to complete one of the first modular homes developments in the region.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:36:49 +0000
500 trees to be planted on the Mendip Hills
MORE than 500 trees will soon be planted on the Mendip Hills.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:11:01 +0000
M5 northbound between Wellington and Taunton now open after crash
THE M5 motorway has now re-opened following a crash involving a HGV yesterday (March 13).

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Waste Partnership issue advice on disposing Covid self test kits
AS many families start to receive Covid-19 self test kits, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has issued advice on how to dispose of them safely.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:30:44 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 14?
Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find at Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sedgemoor District Council submits proposals for regeneration projects in Bridgwater
BRIDGWATER’S historic docks, arts centre and road network could all receive a much-needed shot in the arm under town centre regeneration proposals.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:19:21 +0000
M5 closed near Taunton and Wellington due to crash involving a HGV
THE M5 motorway is closed both ways between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 25 (Taunton) due to a serious traffic incident.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:13:39 +0000
M5 northbound between Wellington and Taunton remains closed after HGV crash
THE northbound carriageway on the M5 between junction 26 and 25 remains closed following a crash this morning (March 13).

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:05:48 +0000
Latest Covid-19 figures in four Somerset districts
THERE were 37 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours, according to the latest figures.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Ten Guinness World Records set in Somerset
WE all know that Somerset is the best - and not just in the west.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Chris Rubery donating plasma to help the fight against Covid
A MAN from Worle has donated plasma for the 20th time to help with Covid research - and become the highest donor in the South West of England.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest Covid-19 test figures and infection rates in four Somerset districts
THERE have been more than 40 positive Covid-19 tests in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 17:46:38 +0000
UK supermarkets urge customers to return a range of items over health risks
Customers are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought from major UK supermarkets.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 17:44:53 +0000
Prince William and Harry to make first joint public appearance since Oprah interview
Prince William admitted the brothers had not spoken since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset estate agent Roderick Thomas reports surge in overseas buyers
SOMERSET-BASED estate agent Roderick Thomas has reported a surge in sales since the start of the year, with demand from overseas buyers booming.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:01:00 +0000
Latest Covid-19 vaccination figures for Somerset
MORE than 255,000 Covid-19 vaccinations have been given to Somerset residents.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Diocese of Bath & Wells launch 'Wilder Churches'
TWO organisations in Somerset are teaming up to help protect wildlife in local churchyards.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:18:51 +0000
False school Covid tests could be disrupting teaching, experts warn
Concerns have been raised  over the accuracy of Lateral flow (or 'rapid') tests being used in schools.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:18:07 +0000
Greene King to reopen 442 pubs from April 12 - is your local on the list?
Customers can book tables on their local pub’s website from Friday March 26.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Tesco in Burnham-on-Sea launches soft plastic recycling
SHOPPERS in Burnham-on-Sea will now be able to recycle cling film, crisp packets and salad bags at Tesco.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:19:51 +0000
Somerset West and West infection rate dips to 18.1 people per 100,000
THE Covid rate of infection in one Somerset district has dipped below 20 people in 100,000 of population.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:00:18 +0000
Gail Burt, of East Huntspill, walking 10,000 steps a day for Marie Curie
A MARIE Curie supporter unable to undertake street collection at present is instead raising funds for the charity through a walking challenge.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:36:39 +0000
Road repairs on roads near Ilchester and in Shepton Mallet
MOTORISTS are being warned of road closures during major repairs on two important roads starting on Monday.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:14:10 +0000
eat:Taunton food and drink festival in Hammet Street
PEOPLE will be able to get a taste of local regional food and drink when eat:Taunton returns to the county town.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:49:36 +0000
Help us honour our county’s health heroes with the Somerset Health & Social Care Awards
HEALTH and care workers have been on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19 for a year.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:06:42 +0000
Tesco announced soft plastics recycling at some Somerset stores
YOU can now recycle crisp packets and bread bags at some Tesco stores in Somerset.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:59:17 +0000
County and district councils clash over report into future of Somerset local government
RIVAL campaigns to shake up local government in Somerset have locked horns over a new report.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:04:29 +0000
'His enthusiasm led to what we have now': Tributes to Bill Harkin, designer of Glastonbury Festival's first Pyramid Stage
"HIS enthusiasm and dedication led to what we have now – thank you so much Bill."

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:27:40 +0000
Police appeal to identify two men after Winscombe burglary
POLICE have appealed to the public to help identify two men following a burglary in Somerset.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Bishops Barn and recreation ground set to be returned to Wells City Council
TWO precious assets are set to be returned to the local community.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:46:40 +0000
The Old Rectory guesthouse, in Brean, is sold
A FORMER 19th century guesthouse in Somerset has been sold to a local couple who already have the business in their blood.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:09:16 +0000
1 in 5 health and social care staff suffered PTSD since start of Covid pandemic
Figures found that almost three in five health and social care workers suffered a mental health problem.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:18:03 +0000
King Alfred School and Pawlett Primary welcome pupils back
CHILDREN returned to school on Monday, March 8, after more than two months of home schooling during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sedgemoor Crematorium site manager has found her dream job
A TAUNTON born woman has found her dream vocation at a company in Sedgemoor.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:49:07 +0000
Joshua Campos, 20, jailed for drugs offences in Weston-super-Mare
A MAN charged with drug possession with intent to supply in Somerset and Suffolk has been jailed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:30:23 +0000
Just 16 Covid cases in Somerset in a day
THERE were just 16 positive Covid tests across Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:05:40 +0000
Police raid suspected cannabis farm in College Street, Burnham-on-Sea
POLICE have today (Wednesday) raided a suspected cannabis farm taking up three floors of a building.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:58:49 +0000
Offsite Solution, of Highbridge, wins £3.5m Birmingham bathroom pods deal
HIGHBRIDGE-based manufacturer Offsite Solutions has won two contracts totalling £3.5million by main contractor Willmott Dixon to supply bathroom pods for a £78m regeneration scheme in Birmingham.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:09:04 +0000
'If you're not religious, say so' - Somerset humanists' Census plea
HUMANISTS in the Taunton area are urging all non-religious people to tick the 'No Religion' box in the Census on March 21.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:31:12 +0000
Yellow weather warning for wind in Somerset
RESIDENTS in Somerset are in for a windy few days.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset district with just four positive Covid tests in three days
A SOMERSET district has seen just four positive Covid tests in the past three days.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:06:27 +0000
Piers Morgan breaks silence over decision to quit Good Morning Britain
It was announced Piers Morgan was leaving the show after he made inflammatory comments about the Duchess of Sussex.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:29:00 +0000
Sedgemoor District Council urges residents to register to vote
VOTERS in Sedgemoor are being urged to register in time to have their say in May's elections.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:47:14 +0000
Tyre slashing special constable would have been sacked if she hadn't quit
A SPECIAL constable who slashed her partner's car tyre and asked a colleague not to report it would have been sacked if she hadn't resigned, a misconduct hearing has concluded.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:32:03 +0000
Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock, who lived in Somerset, has died
THE Vicar Of Dibley actor Trevor Peacock has died at the age of 89.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:01:42 +0000
BBC's Antiques Roadshow heading to the Bishop's Palace, Wells
COULD you have an undiscovered treasure in your attic?

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:23:23 +0000
Dan Walker mocks Piers Morgan's GMB departure
The news sparked reaction on Twitter not least from Morgan’s Breakfast show rival Dan Walker, who cheekily invited Piers onto the show.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:27:26 +0000
BAFTAs 2021: full list of nominations revealed
Chadwick Boseman has been nominated for best leading actor for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, his final role before his death last year.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:42:11 +0000
Piers Morgan explains why he stormed off set following Alex Beresford GMB clash
The controversial GMB host walked off set in the middle of a heated exchange with co-star Alex Beresford.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:41:33 +0000
This is when driving lessons will resume in England - and why driving tests are delayed
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.



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