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Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Highbridge
TWO celebrities headed to a charity in Highbridge this week to support a fundraising appeal.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:34:00 +0100
Somerset Day at Abbeyfield House, Burnham-on-Sea
THE residents of Burnham-on-Sea's Abbeyfield House, along with four of the trustees, have been celebrating Somerset Day today.

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:41:33 +0100
Man exposes himself on train in Somerset
BRITISH Transport Police officers are investigating an indecent exposure offence on a train travelling between Yatton and Weston-super-Mare Stations.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:31:10 +0100
NINE OF THE BEST: Pride of Somerset Youth Award winners revealed
THE achievements of nine remarkable young people have been recognised in the 2021 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:32:31 +0100
How team gritting Somerset's roads coped over an extra cold, long winter coupled with Covid
SOMERSET'S gritting lorries covered almost as many miles this winter as in the two previous years combined.

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

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 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).

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 13:52:35 +0100
Tanys Eileen Pullin becomes district councillor for Wells St Thomas' Ward
THE Conservative candidate won the district council By-election in Wells on Thursday (May 6).

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 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 10:15:19 +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 10:04:29 +0100
Julie Flurry wins Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council by-election
THE Conservative candidate has won yesterday's town council by-election.

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
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 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.

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 16:48:00 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema to show five films upon re-opening
BURNHAM-ON-SEA’S Ritz Cinema has announced a line-up of five films which it will be screening upon its re-opening on Monday, May 17.

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 06:00:00 +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.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:58:54 +0100
Somerset Covid rates are low - but one district is above national average
COVID-19 infection rates are relatively low in Somerset - although one district is above the national average.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:25:00 +0100
How police manage the 2,380 KNOWN sex offenders in Avon and Somerset
POLICE have revealed that there are 2,380 registered sex offenders living in Avon and Somerset.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:14:07 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea's Felicity Franks donating prize to Pawfect Virtual Bake Off winner
BURNHAM-ON-SEA artist Felicity Franks is donating a pet portrait to the winner of a 'Bake Off' event which is aiming to raise funds for research into Long Covid.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:55:00 +0100
What you MUST do if you have Covid-19 symptoms
SOMERSET residents are being reminded that they need to book a PCR test if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19 - or have tested positive using a lateral flow (rapid) test kit.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:53:37 +0100
Ten trees damaged after strong winds in Somerset
TEN trees were damaged due to the high winds in Somerset last night (May 3).

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:33:08 +0100
Mysterious artwork appears on Mendip Hills, near Cheddar
A MYSTERIOUS piece of artwork appeared on the Mendip Hills this weekend.



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