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Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:53:10 +0100
People across Somerset offering homes to Afghan refugees
PEOPLE across Somerset have been stepping forward to help support Afghan refugees as the crisis being played out in the international spotlight deepens.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:38:47 +0100
Syrian refugee numbers in Sedgemoor detailed
SEDGEMOOR is home to 19 of the Syrian refugees housed across the UK, figures show, as the Government prepares to resettle another 20,000 people – this time from Afghanistan.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:36:12 +0100
Police mobile speed camera sites across Somerset
POLICE will be out in force checking on speeding motorists across Somerset this week.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:05:35 +0100
Well-known celebrities with ties to Somerset
A SURPRISING number of celebrities have links with our county, from politicians and producers to singers and sportspeople.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:24:44 +0100
Roadworks in Somerset this week
SOMERSET County Council has advertised a list of 11 major roadworks starting in the coming week.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Why is this farmer selling his rare classic Mini runaround?
A POLAR opposite pair of vehicles are among those going under the hammer in Somerset in October.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Homes plan for former pub site among latest Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between August 5 and 11, 2021.For more details, and to comment on applications, log on to www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/planning.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:53:00 +0100
Sedgemoor has HIGHEST Covid rate in whole of England
SEDGEMOOR has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the whole of England, according to the latest official figures.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Stunning SEVEN-BED former rectory goes up for sale
AN opportunity to purchase a stunning former Rectory set in a good sized mature plot of approximately one third of an acre.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:07:21 +0100
Climate Central map shows Somerset's rising sea level threat
AN interactive map shows that large parts of Somerset could be below the annual flood level from 2030.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:39:13 +0100
Yellow thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE whole of Somerset has been put on alert for heavy downpours and thunder tomorrow (Saturday, August 21).

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:10:31 +0100
Shipham First School reducing waste with TerraCycle scheme
FOLLOWING in the footsteps of climate activist Greta Thunberg, Somerset school children are taking action on climate change.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:25:42 +0100
Motorists in Somerset warned of delays TODAY due to 'abnormal load'
MOTORISTS are being advised to expect "some disruption in Somerset today (Thursday, August 19).

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:13:26 +0100
Fire crews battle blaze at farm in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea
FIRE crews are still battling a blaze involving 500 hay bales in Somerset.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:05:58 +0100
Why Sedgemoor has second highest Covid rate in the country
SOMERSET'S health bosses are urging people in Sedgemoor to be cautious after it emerged the district has the second highest Covid-19 rate in the country.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:57 +0100
Miss Somerset Elegance Amber Jefferson in national final
A WOMAN who took early retirement at the age of 40 is in the national final of a modelling competition.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:41:12 +0100
What this weekend's Blue Moon means for you
WE'VE experienced several special celestial events this year, from meteor showers to multiple Supermoons, a total lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:24:05 +0100
Volunteer bikers' life saving efforts recognised with prestigious medal
THE members of a group of lifesavers have all been awarded a prestigious medal in recognition of 30 years' vital service.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:29:24 +0100
Businesses at Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet, to close as owners decide to sell
MULTIPLE businesses at a popular shopping destination in Somerset are set to close.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Backwell woman takes on One Million Steps for Diabetes UK
A RETIREE from North Somerset is tackling a one million steps challenge for charity.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:56:52 +0100
Concern for Somerset man Phillip who went missing this morning
THERE are concerns for a Somerset man who went missing this morning (Tuesday, August 17).

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:19:25 +0100
Weston-super-Mare man charged with indecent exposure
A MAN from Somerset has been charged with indecent exposure.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:15:07 +0100
Wedmore Beer Festival in September
ORGANISERS of the 20th Wedmore Real Ale Festival can't wait to get things safely underway after missing out last year due to Covid.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:51:10 +0100
Six homes could replace The Pimpernel pub, West Huntspill
SIX new homes could replace a former landmark pub in a Somerset village.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Figures revealed: Children being treated for eating disorders by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
MORE than 100 young people were treated by the Somerset Trust for eating disorders as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the mental health of the nation's children.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:35:23 +0100
Somerset district where Covid infection rate doubles in a week
THE Covid infection rate has almost doubled in a week on on Somerset district, according to the latest official figures.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:48:45 +0100
Are you aware of the Covid-19 self-isolation rule changes?
Self-isolation requirements have been eased - but only for children and the double-jabbed.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:09:18 +0100
BBC's Clinton Rogers writes his autobiography
FORMER BBC correspondent Clinton Rogers has gone into print - to raise money for St Margaret’s Hospice.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:21:08 +0100
Six high-profile murders in Somerset since 1990
Over the past few decades, Somerset has seen some truly shocking crimes.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:19 +0100
Glamping site plan for village near Burnham-on-Sea
A NEW glamping site could be built near a busy Somerset railway line if plans are approved.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:05:25 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced the locations where officers will be manning mobile speed cameras this week.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:48:45 +0100
Record numbers waiting for treatment in Somerset: Figures
A RECORD number of patients were waiting for routine treatment in Somerset in June, figures show.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Flexible five-bed Somerset coastal home goes up for sale
SITUATED in a good sized plot, Solis is an extensive and flexible family home which has undergone meticulous and thoughtful renovation in recent years to create a stunning and individual home which is packed with character, offers superb versatility ...

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:34:50 +0100
Environment Agency clamping down on illegal fishing
A WARNING has been issued to illegal anglers in Somerset this month.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News obituaries: August 12, 2021
BELOW are the obituaries published in your Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News published on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:24:47 +0100
PICTURES: Perseid meteor shower lights up Somerset's skies
STAR-GAZERS in Somerset have been treated to a light display as Earth passed through debris left behind by a comet.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:29:12 +0100
Two die in plane crash near Buckland St Mary
TWO people have died after in a light aircraft crash on farmland near Taunton.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:12:50 +0100
Planning a Bank Holiday on the beach? You could be in luck say weather forecasters
THERE'S a ray of hope for those of us hoping to get to the beach on the August bank holiday.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:46:40 +0100
Where are Somerset's pandemic death hotspots?
SOMERSET neighbourhoods which saw the biggest rise in their death tolls during the coronavirus pandemic have been revealed – as well as those which seemingly escaped without major impact.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:33:43 +0100
Concerns for missing Maria with no phone and no money
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing woman with links to Somerset.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:29:22 +0100
Quad bike stolen in overnight raid on Mark farm
POLICE are urging people to be on the lookout for a stolen quad bike.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:53:18 +0100
King's College student Sonny Baker signs first pro contract
SONNY Baker has signed his first professional contract with Somerset County Cricket Club.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:53:28 +0100
Bakers Dolphin coach drivers' award for driving ambulances during pandemic
SOMERSET coach drivers who volunteered to drive ambulances at the height of the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised with a top award.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:27:24 +0100
Outdoor food huts at Sedgemoor Services to cater for influx of staycationers
MOTORWAY service area provider Roadchef has installed new outdoor food huts at Sedgemoor services to cope with a surge in road users as Brits embark on their ‘staycation summers’.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:12:07 +0100
A LEVEL RESULTS DAY: Somerset students collect their grades today
A level students find out their grades today. It's the second consecutive year they haven't had to sit exams due to the pandemic. Instead their results have been based on teachers assessments. We'll keep you updated with the news as it comes in.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:59:40 +0100
Police discover 'significant cannabis farms' in Taunton area
POLICE have recently discovered "significant cannabis farms" in the Taunton and Keynsham areas.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:06:57 +0100
Somerset cricketer Sonny Bakers passes three A levels
SOMERSET cricketer Sonny Baker is hoping for double success today (Tuesday).

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:46:32 +0100
Dramatic rescue of woman trapped in overturned car in water-filled ditch
A WOMAN trapped in her overturned BMW in a water-filled ditch was rescued by firefighters.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:57:35 +0100
LGV drivers offered £1,000 bonus to join SUEZ in Somerset
LGV drivers are being offered a £1,000 welcome bonus for taking a job carrying out Somerset's struggling waste collections.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:40:23 +0100
The 12 major roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week
SOMERSET County Council's travel arm has released details of major roadworks starting in the county this week.



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