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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Senior staff salaries at Somerset County Council
THE chief executive of Somerset County Council is on a higher salary than the Prime Minister, figures on the authority's website show.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:42:07 +0100
Crash near Half Moon Inn, Horsington, Templecombe
A WOMAN was rescued from a car after a crash last night (April 4).

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
8 tips to help you get back into fitness as lockdown restriction ease
After a year of lockdown restrictions, it can be hard to find the motivation to put your workout gear on and start an exercise, no matter how small.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:22:21 +0100
Residents create crochet displays in villages across the Blackdowns in Somerset
RESIDENTS in Somerset have decorated churches and village halls across the Blackdown Hills for Easter.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Yeovil man wins Census 2021 Community Hero Award
A MAN from Yeovil has been awarded a unique purple plaque for his services to the community.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:49:21 +0100
Latest Covid-19 cases and infection rates in Somerset
THERE have been 20 new coronavirus cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:32:03 +0100
Somerset fire crews battle White Hart Inn fire in Devon
FIRE crews from all over Somerset have spent their Easter Sunday battling a large pub fire in Devon.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:40:29 +0100
Watch: Peaceful protests in Somerset towns over Easter weekend
PEACEFUL protests took place across Somerset yesterday against the new policing bill.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Reflections on a year like no other
WHAT a year it’s been.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Terrace Lodge Hotel in Yeovil closed during pandemic could become 14 flats
BELOW are the planning applications submitted to South Somerset District Council for the week of March 22, 2021.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bates & Misons win big at Dulux Select Decorator Awards
CHARD painters and decorators have won two top awards at the Dulux Select Decorator Awards.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:40:13 +0100
Police warning ahead of protests in Taunton, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Bristol and Bath
POLICE have urged people to 'find alternative ways' of expressing their views today as protests are due to take place in various Somerset towns.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:13:07 +0100
Latest coronavirus figures and infection rates for Somerset districts
THERE have been just 12 new Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours - and the rate of infection is falling in all four districts.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:58:48 +0100
Crews tackle vehicle fire in Pitcombe, near Bruton
CREWS tackled an engine fire on a lane near Bruton this afternoon (April 3).

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:35:35 +0100
Police warn of increase in anti-social behaviour in Yeovil
POLICE have warned the public after an increase in anti-social behaviour in Yeovil.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:44:11 +0100
Somerset residents needed for home renovation show on Channel 5 with Nick Knowles
A TELEVISION company are looking for Somerset residents to take part in a redecorating show with Nick Knowles.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:21:55 +0100
Crews tackle shed fire in Wayford, near Crewkerne
FIRE crews are still investigating a shed fire that happened in Wayford, near Crewkerne last night (April 2).

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
The Wellbe Hub offers training courses for companies
A SOMERSET company is offering training courses to help improve wellbeing in the workplace.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Crewkerne hair and beauty salon thirtyOne to offer homemade cakes
AFTER a 100-day lockdown, Crewkerne hair and beauty salon thirtyOne is to re-open on April 12 with a new star stylist... and its own in-house cake baker!

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Final go-ahead for Yeovil's £23m Octagon Theatre upgrade
A £23M upgrade of one of Somerset’s main theatres has been given the final go-ahead – though it may not be enough to secure a concert by Adele.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Looking back: Peter Andre's visit to Taunton
DID you meet Peter Andre when he came to Taunton?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Recent cases dealt with by Yeovil Magistrates' Court
A MAN from Chard appeared in court last Friday (March 26) for drink driving.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best Easter Bank Holiday deals
The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Dobbies reveals gardening trends at Shepton Mallet store
GARDEN centre retailer Dobbies has unveiled that lavender was the most popular plant of 2020 at its Shepton Mallet store, with alpines set to be popular this year.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Supermarkets issue urgent product recalls on baby formula, meat and dairy
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and choking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Winsham Primary School begs dog owners to not leave poo outside gates
A PRIMARY school near Chard are pleading with dog owners to “take the waste home” with them - and not leave dog mess outside the school, or in their bins.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:51:25 +0100
Latest Covid-19 figures and infection rates in Somerset
THERE have been just 18 Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the last 24-hour period.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:13:22 +0100
Figures released show rise in violence against ambulance workers in South West
AMBULANCE workers have reported nearly 1800 incidents of violence and aggression from patients and members of the public over the past year.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:42:39 +0100
Kill The Bill protest planned in Taunton this Easter
A PEACEFUL socially-distanced protest is set to take place in Taunton tomorrow (April 3).

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:28:15 +0100
Octagon Theatre Yeovil to receive grant from Culture Recovery Fund
A THEATRE in Somerset is set to receive more than £150,000 to help recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:34:06 +0100
South Somerset District Council gives grant to Kirkham Street Field Community Trust
A SOMERSET town is one step closer to getting a community park following a generous grant by the district council.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:55:09 +0100
Met Office says 'fine and dry' weather for Somerset over Easter
IF you're planning to venture out and see friends and family outdoors this weekend, then the weather forecast will be at the forefront of your mind.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:42:56 +0100
Police warn about increase in catalytic converter thefts in Somerset
POLICE are warning residents after an increase in catalytic converter thefts in Mendip.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset headteachers outrage over special needs provision cuts
SOMERSET headteachers have clashed with the county council over possible cuts to special needs provision in schools.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:16:44 +0100
Six common mistakes we all make when enjoying a barbecue
Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:15:22 +0100
Amazon Prime has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:51:37 +0100
Family statement after Taunton man killed in ISIS terror attack in Mozambique
THE family of a Taunton man killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique have issued a statement following the loss of a man with "something of the lovable rogue about him".

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:56:40 +0100
Somerset sees 38 new confirmed Covid cases in 24 hours
THERE were 38 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:18:12 +0100
Fatlind Boshnjaku, wanted for skipping court, has links to Taunton and Martock
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a man who skipped a court appearance.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Somerset pharmacies opening over Easter
SOMERSET Clinical Commissioning Group has which pharmacies will be opening over Easter.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:41:49 +0100
Thousands of Somerset workers get pay rise as Living Wage goes up
THOUSANDS of workers in Somerset have been given a pay rise from today (Thursday).

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:05:00 +0100
When your waste and recycling will be collected in Somerset over Easter
EVERY household in Somerset will have Easter waste collection day changes.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Puckington Road, Barrington, and Ilford Bridges Road, Ilton, to close temporarily
THE B3168 Puckington Road, at Barrington, will be closed for 19 days while highways teams undertake key drainage improvement works.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Cruise4crews host raffles to raise money for YFW Blood Bikes
A TEAM of motorbike enthusiasts - who delivered 'pamper hampers' to paramedic stations in Somerset last year - are still working hard to raise money to help people in Somerset.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Revamp for The Globe, Somerton during coronavirus lockdown
TWO men in a Somerset town have used their spare time over the past year to refurbish their pub.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Latest Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
A BRIDGWATER man has been made to pay for attacking two police officers on Christmas Day 2020.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset recycling centres switch to summer opening today
ALL 16 Somerset recycling sites switch to their summer timetables from today (Thursday, April 1) – but for essential journeys only to start with.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:05:24 +0100
Local man dies in A358 crash near Ashill
A MAN has died in a crash involving a car and a large goods vehicle on the A358 at Ashill.



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