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Tue, 11 May 2021 08:56:33 +0100
Mariella Frostrup unveiled as president of CPRE Somerset
A CAMPAIGN group working to protect the Somerset countryside has unveiled a new celebrity president.

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Morrisons to take on 100 permanent staff at Bridgwater distribution centre
MORRISONS is planning to recruit 100 new members of staff at its Bridgwater distribution centre

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater Bowling Club host Big Bowls Weekend on May 30 and 31
A BOWLING club in Somerset is hosting a Big Bowls Weekend this month.

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:23:32 +0100
Out of control bonfire at Coxhill, North Newton
FIREFIGHTERS were sent to tackle a bonfire that had got out of control in a village between Taunton and Bridgwater this afternoon (Monday).

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:16:03 +0100
Uninsured motorist avoids ban because it could have seen him become homeless
A TAUNTON man who was caught driving without insurance will not lose his licence because it could have ended up making him homeless.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:10:40 +0100
Construction of Ibis Red Hotel, in Bridgwater, completed
A BRAND new 144-bedroom Ibis Red Hotel, built by Midas Construction, is now complete and set to welcome visitors and business travellers to Bridgwater.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:59:49 +0100
Shoplifter who targeted several shops in Bridgwater to steal items worth over £850
A SHOPLIFTER stole items valued at a total of more than £850 from seven different stores.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:32:51 +0100
It's Somerset Day tomorrow - but do you know how our county got its name?
ASK anyone in Somerton how Somerset got its name and they'll say it's down to their town.

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:44:48 +0100
Somerset district where Covid infection rate is 50 per cent higher than national average
THE Covid infection rate is way higher in one Somerset district than the other three districts.

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:32:15 +0100
OVER 200 places in Somerset where you could get caught speeding this week
POLICE have announced the locations across the Avon and Somerset force area where they plan to install mobile speed cameras at certain times this week, starting today (Monday, May 10).

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:15:00 +0100
26 knives taken off Avon and Somerset streets during police operation
A TOTAL of 26 knives were taken off the streets of the Avon and Somerset Police area during a week-long clampdown.

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:59:14 +0100
Crews called out to chip pan fire in Burnham-on-Sea
A CHIP pan caught fire this morning (May 10) in Burnham-on-Sea.

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:43:45 +0100
Roadworks starting across Somerset this week
THERE are a variety of roadworks starting this week across Somerset.

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:21:47 +0100
Crews tackle shed fire on Slocombes Close, Bridgwater
FIRE crews tackled a shed fire in Bridgwater last night (May 9).

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ofsted inspectors praise St John and St Francis Church School in Bridgwater
OFSTED inspectors have praised a primary school in Bridgwater for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Glastonbury man urges council to take action against anti-social behaviour near Tor
A GLASTONBURY resident has urged the county council to take action to stop the land around the Tor being “brutalised” by people living in “£60,000 caravans”.

Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset councils will no longer provide water or sanitation to travellers
SOMERSET councils will no longer have to provide unauthorised traveller encampments with water or sanitation after May 17.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:33:02 +0100
T&R Events host hot tub movie event on Quantock Hills
AN unusual outdoor cinema event is coming to Somerset hills this summer.

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Start Running Stay Running supporting Mental Health Awareness
ONLINE running community Start Running Stay Running is highlighting the benefits of moving for better mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week starting on Monday.

Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend
You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 08 May 2021 19:57:14 +0100
Train services between London and Somerset remain cancelled
DISRUPTION to train services between London and Somerset is expected to continue tomorrow (May 9) and into next week.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:54:16 +0100
Mark Shelford elected as new Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset
THE Conservative candidate has become the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:26:35 +0100
Trains cancelled between London and Somerset due to Hitachi train problem
TRAIN services between London and Somerset have been cancelled due to problems with Hitachi trains.

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:32:52 +0100
Fire crews rescue person stuck in water at Unity Farm Caravan Park in Burnham
FIRE crews rescued a person who had fallen into a rhyne during the early hours of this morning (May 8).

Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Woman assaults man and destroys his work tools and pool cue
A WELLINGTON woman attacked a man and destroyed a number of his personal items, Taunton Magistrates' Court heard.

Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Looking back: Elton John at the County Ground in Taunton
DO you remember when Elton John came to Taunton? Not only did he play at the County Ground in Taunton in 2006, he returned six years later in 2012...

Sat, 08 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100
PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Greenkeepers' facility plan for Somerset golf club
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 22 and 28, 2021.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Be prepared to pay over the odds if you're planning a holiday this summer
Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:12:30 +0100
Supermarkets warn of safety fears over frozen food, meat and fruit items
Pieces of glass, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:16:00 +0100
Somerset County Council agrees to fund food vouches over half term
FOOD vouchers will be available to families in need during half term thanks to £250,000 of funding.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
How to celebrate our wonderful county on next week's Somerset Day
TRIBUTE will be paid on Somerset Day to people who have made a superhuman effort to keep the county going during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:45:21 +0100
CEO Stephen Henagulph leaves the Somerset Chamber of Commerce
THE CEO of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce left by 'mutual consent' last month.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:40:00 +0100
Nether Stowey villagers vote in referendum to have more control of their community
VILLAGERS in Nether Stowey have overwhelmingly voted to have a greater say in the future of their community.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:15:19 +0100
Demolition of old Haygrove School building in Bridgwater begins
THE demolition of an old school building in Bridgwater started last week.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:32:14 +0100
Tyre slasher banned from leaving home every evening for most of summer
A BRIDGWATER woman has been banned from leaving her house from 6pm to midnight over most of the summer after admitting causing criminal damage.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:10:00 +0100
Drink drive PC James Hayward faces Avon and Somerset misconduct hearing
A POLICE officer faces a misconduct hearing next week days after being sentenced in court for drink driving.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Weston Monkton pupil cuts off hair to give to the Little Princess Trust
A 10-YEAR-OLD from West Monkton has donated 12 inches of her hair to help children with cancer.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Figure on Mendip Hills created to celebrate launch of Resident Evil Village
THE mystery of the hillside artwork has finally been revealed.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plastic bag tax to double in England - and apply to ALL shops
THE cost of single-use plastic carrier bags will double later this month.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
James Hayward quits police after being caught drink driving in Taunton
A ROOKIE police officer who hit the bottle because he was affected by sexual abuse cases was caught drink driving by colleagues.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:56:28 +0100
Former Millfield School student, Rosie Smith, releases first single
A FORMER student from Taunton has released her debut single - highlighting domestic abuse.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:52:24 +0100
REVEALED: The Japanese knotweed hotspots in Somerset
AS the UK’s most invasive plant enters its spring growth phase, Japanese knotweed expert Environet reveals the latest Somerset hotspots using data from its interactive online tracker, Exposed: the Japanese Knotweed Heatmap.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:46:44 +0100
Three firms fined for failing to give details of speeding drivers
THREE firms have been hit with fines and court costs running into four figures.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:32:03 +0100
Pictures and results: Success at Glastonbury Road Run
A POPULAR running event took place in Glastonbury on Sunday (May 2).

Wed, 05 May 2021 19:43:07 +0100
Fire at Walrow Industrial Estate, Commerce Way, Highbridge
SCORES of people were evacuated from an industrial estate during a fire this evening (Wednesday).

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Family grieve 'loving daughter and sister' Charlie Hill who died on M5
THE family of a teenager who died in a motorway collision yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 4) have paid tribute to her.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:36:50 +0100
Mothers' names to be on marriage certificates in Somerset for first time
MOTHERS' names will be included in marriage certificates issued in Somerset for the first time.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:34:00 +0100
Two people trapped after crash near Bridgwater
TWO people were rescued after a crash near Bridgwater last night (May 4).

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Westonzoyland Primary School gets top makeover
A PRIMARY school near Bridgwater had a makeover this month.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Greenway Farm, Wembdon, told to remove ‘dining igloos’ after plans refused
A SOMERSET restaurant will have to remove “dining igloos” from its grounds after being refused retrospective planning permission.



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