BUILDING work on new homes in Sedgemoor accelerated at the start of the year, figures reveal.

IT'S a debate that's raged for decades...

A WOMAN was arrested last week for possession of a kitchen knife in the car park of a police centre.

A SOMERSET firm is embarking on a journey to cut carbon emissions - in electric forklifts.

One lucky ticket-holder has won the £13.1 million jackpot in Wednesday’s National Lottery draw.

SOMERSET moved towards a greener future with a drop in carbon dioxide emissions over the course of a year, figures reveal.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 96 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

POLICE arrested two teenagers in Worle yesterday (Tuesday) on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply and possessing offensive weapons.

POLICE are appealing for help to identify this man following an assault in Weston-super-Mare.

JEREMY Loveridge's appliance repair business proved so successful across North Somerset that he and his family have opened a new appliance showroom in Weston-super-Mare.

GROWING Highbridge business Briarwood Products is making changes to cut its carbon emissions starting with the introduction of a new fleet of electric forklifts.

A NEW £500,000 fund is being launched by Somerset County Council to help towns and parishes reopen community facilities safely.

LEGISLATION to tackle illegal encampments is likely to be approved in the coming weeks.

WHERE will you be watching England's Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark tomorrow (Wednesday)?

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 223 over the weekend, official figures show.

DOZENS of "outstanding" Somerset schools are set to face inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.

ATTEMPTS to scrap controversial curbs on protests have been rejected by Government MPs - including ALL of Somerset's representatives.

THE Grand Atlantic Hotel in Weston-super-Mare is preparing to host weddings again after re-opening last month.

SOMERSET County Council has revealed a total of EIGHTHEEN 10-day road closures coming into effect from this week.

ROADWORKS starting in North Petherton today (Monday, July 5) are set to last for around three months.

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a crash yesterday afternoon (July 4).

POLICE are hoping a trailer stolen from a field will be too hot to handle for anyone offered it in Somerset.

POLICE are appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing young person.

DOZENS of parents in Sedgemoor failed to pay child maintenance during the latest lockdown, figures show.

BELOW are the planning applications submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between June 17 and June 23, 2021.

WE'VE all heard of a 'face like thunder' - but one eagle-eyed reader has snapped a face IN the thunder today in Somerset.

SOMERSET shoe giant Clarks has been accused of attempting to “fire and rehire” workers by planning to reduce the terms and conditions for more than 100 employees at its distribution centres.

THOUSANDS fewer workers in Somerset were on furlough in May - but as the scheme starts to be wound down, the Government has been accused of acting too fast.

THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west is rising.

TAPMOOR Farm is a traditional detached farmhouse that has been remodelled, extended and beautifully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

AS the nation prepares to support the England team in tonight's Euro 2020 quarter final match, people are being urged to be good neighbours.

A THIEF has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of burglary offences in Bridgwater.

A NEIGHBOURLY dispute ended in crime when a wheelie bin was set on fire outside a Somerset home.

A NEW temporary chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 75 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

BRIDGWATER Carnival will be before the eyes of the world at a special Royal event next summer.

SEDGEMOOR may seem a million miles from some of the world's largest defence manufacturers.

A POLICE officer who checked the details of a man she intended to go on A DATE with has been fired.

OFFICERS and staff said goodbye to Chief Constable Andy Marsh today (July 1).

A CHURCH in Brean has been accused of disposing of sentimental items left in tribute at gravestones in the churchyard.

MORE than seven MILLION vaccinations have been given out in the South West - with more than three million people who are fully vaccinated.

AFTER the second installment of Love Island 2021 left some viewers feeling more than a little cheated, episode three made up for it in spades.

HAVE you seen Weston-super-Mare man Frazer Morgan?

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen people reconsider what type of job they want, with 53% of UK workers planning to make changes to their careers in the next 12 months. With one of the reasons being a desire to make a difference to those in need, social ...

IF you want the definition of "mixed signals" then Jake Cornish's behaviour in tonight's episode of Love Island pretty much sums it up.

RESIDENTS in Somerset are being asked to put their rubbish and recycling out by 6am.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 164 over the weekend, official figures show.

LOVE Island has only just kicked off, but one contestant may have already revealed a bit more about himself than many viewers could cope with.

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and attempting to cause GBH after an incident in a Somerset town.