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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Tribute to sporting heroes at King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge
AN inspirational tribute to sporting heroes has been created at a school in Highbridge.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Why renewable energy is rapidly becoming one of the best investments farmers will ever make
Ultimately, it’s a sad fact of life that all farmers have to pay the bills. We are buying energy, there is no choice about that, but the traditional cost of that energy is continually rising.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:53:02 +0000
Covid-19 infection rate rises in all four Somerset districts
THE Covid-19 rate of infection rose in all four Somerset districts in the latest 24-hour figures.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:49:28 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea care home Beaufort House to be sold
A RESIDENTIAL care home in Burnham-on-Sea is to be sold off by the agricultural charity which owns it.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:19:17 +0000
Climate Central predicts Minehead and the M5 could be under water by 2050
COULD you imagine Minehead without Butlin's?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:32:10 +0000
Staff attacked in takeaway in High Street, Worle
TWO workers in a Somerset takeaway were set on by a gang they challenged for making sexual comments to female members of staff.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:09:29 +0000
Greggs announce first loss in 36 years amid Covid pandemic
Greggs said it remains positive for the future with plans to open 100 new stores in the next year.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:08:29 +0000
Martin Lewis says millions will receive £500 in April - how to claim yours
The Money Saving Expert was speaking with co-host, Angelica Bell on this week's instalment of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show. 

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:51:14 +0000
Great Western Railway extends its Delay Repay scheme to season ticket holders
MORE rail passengers in the South West will be able to claim compensation for service delays from next month.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:20:37 +0000
Somerset chef Tom Wade-Allison guilty of raping five woman
A CHEF who raped five women after spiking their drinks has been warned to expect a long jail sentence after being found guilty of a string of sex assaults.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:56:09 +0000
Just 17 positive Covid tests in a day across Somerset
THERE were just 17 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:41:00 +0000
BARB Search & Rescue and Burnham Coastguards respond to Brean call-outs
IT was a busy weekend for BARB Search & Rescue and Burnham Coastguard Rescue Team, with their members called out to reports of wildlife in distress.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:48:31 +0000
Where police are siting mobile speed cameras in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced it will be siting mobile speed cameras at the following sites this week.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:01:08 +0000
Bishop of Bath and Wells retires due to leukaemia battle
THE Bishop of Bath and Wells is retiring early due to his cancer battle.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest Covid-19 infection rates and number of cases in four Somerset districts
THERE were 29 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours, according to the latest figures.

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 14:51:12 +0000
Police appeal for information about wanted man with links to Bridgwater and Highbridge
POLICE are appealing for information about a wanted man with links to Highbridge, Bridgwater and Bristol.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:59:41 +0000
Dave Bown is searching for photos of the Bridgwater Railway through Bawdrip
A BRIDGWATER author and historian is searching for old photos of Bridgwater Railway.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Eddie the Eagle and a T Rex autopsy? Rotary's drive to recruit volunteers in Somerset
AN Olympic ski jumper and a dinosaur will be among the highlights of a push to attract more member to Rotary.

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 11:30:00 +0000
GREEN FOCUS: 'We need a swift resolution to bird nesting problem'
SWIFTS have nested in Taunton for hundreds of years.

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.



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