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Sat, 07 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
LEGOLAND Windsor opens new Mythica Magical Forest and it's what dreams are made of
LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:16:23 +0100
Get tickets for Somerset cricket's Beer and Cider Festival
SOMERSET County Cricket Club is inviting fans to 'the biggest beer garden in the South West'.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of May 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in South Somerset
BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of April 25, 2022.

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to expand Blue Ball Inn in Bruton
A SOMERSET hotel could reopen and expand in the coming months if new plans are given the green light by district councillors, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:33:00 +0100
Liberal Democrats take overall control of Somerset Council
THE Liberal Democrats have won control of Somerset County Council by securing 61 seats in the local election – five more than needed to secure a majority.

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:33:00 +0100
Chard Tennis Club Open Day to offer chance to play for free
Chard Tennis Club is inviting residents to come along and play tennis for free at an Open Day on Saturday, May 14, as part of the LTA Big Tennis Weekend.

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:27:28 +0100
Uncertainty over McColl's Somerset stores
THERE are fears for scores of jobs in Somerset as uncertainty surrounds the future of several convenience stores across the county.

Fri, 06 May 2022 06:50:35 +0100
Massive smoke plume from fire in Brympton
PEOPLE were advised to stay indoors and close their windows during a massive fire in Somerset yesterday evening (Thursday, May 5).

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:50:56 +0100
Save up to £60 on Fairy Liquid, Persil, Finish and more through Groupon
Groupon is offering large discounts on a number of household essentials

Thu, 05 May 2022 16:42:08 +0100
Summit to 'eliminate violence against women and girls'
AVON and Somerset Police will be joined by organisations from across the region at a one-day summit tomorrow (Friday, May 6) to agree an action plan focussed on eliminating violence against women and girls.

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:20:05 +0100
Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw's second part of Jubilee Jaunt
SOMERSET’S Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw is to dedicate the second leg of her Jubilee Jaunt to Somerset Day “to honour not only Her Majesty but also our fantastic county”.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:26:41 +0100
Residents celebrate completing 'Banners of Chard' project
Over the past ten months, Chard residents have been working together to create five banners for the town.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:01:56 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice’s Summer Fete
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting families across Somerset to enjoy a day of family fun and help them to raise funds to support patients and their families.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:37:40 +0100
ELECTIONS 2022: Polling stations in Somerset
SOMERSET voters will find out tomorrow (May 6) who will be governing them at a local level for the next five years.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:27:41 +0100
Sir Ed Davey MP criticises Conservatives ahead of local elections
THE Conservatives should be punished at the local elections in Somerset after “taking rural communities for granted”, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has stated.

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset elections 2022: What can I expect on election day?
THOUSANDS of people across Somerset will go to the polls tomorrow to vote for two candidates standing to be elected to the county’s new unitary authority.

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:48:54 +0100
Online school to help Somerset residents set up in business after Covid pandemic
RESIDENTS in their 50s, 60s, and 70s in Somerset are being invited to join a free online school for ‘olderpreneurs’ seeking to set up in business post-Covid.

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:17:11 +0100
C&D of Chard buys warehousing in Martock
CHARD-based transport and logistics company C&D South West have bought an additional warehousing site in Martock.

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:15:30 +0100
Police renew appeal following Crewkerne Lidl car park assault
POLICE have renewed their appeal after an off-duty emergency worker was assaulted in Crewkerne earlier this year.

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:19:05 +0100
UK passport warning to one million Brits who face seeing their summer holiday cancelled
The warning comes as new research suggested delays in passport processing could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled trips this summer.

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:17:12 +0100
We tried Aldi's new Summer Rosé Wines- here's how it went
The bargain supermarket has 21 new rosé wines on sale.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:22:05 +0100
Pianist Tim Horton to play in Ilminster and Crewkerne
ONE of the UK’s leading pianists is set to play in South Somerset.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:51:17 +0100
Somerset local elections 2022: Current council make-ups
PEOPLE across Somerset will head to the polls on Thursday (May 5) to cast their votes for two candidates standing to be in the county’s new unitary authority. 

Tue, 03 May 2022 11:43:24 +0100
Raymond & Mr Timpkins coming to Warehouse Theatre Ilminster
ON Saturday May 14, the Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster is set to hold a comedy night with Raymond and Mr Timpkins as headliners.

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:44:45 +0100
Nutrimuscle has 10 per cent launch sale on supplements, nutrition and more
Performance and health are key to the brand.

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:50:00 +0100
Kingstone’s May Fair returns after two-year Covid hiatus
A PREVIOUSLY annual Mayday fair has returned to Kingstone after a two-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions.

Mon, 02 May 2022 12:48:10 +0100
Success for new Culturally Chard festival
THE new three-day ‘Culturally Chard’ festival was a success among residents.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:06:30 +0100
Awards for South Somerset students
STUDENTS from South Somerset won awards and celebrated their outstanding achievements at Strode College.

Mon, 02 May 2022 10:06:17 +0100
Police mobile speed camera sites in Somerset
IF you're planning on taking the family out in the car for some bank holiday fun or driving to work from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3), make sure you don't fall foul of the speed limit.

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Met office forecast: Somerset Bank Holiday Monday weather
If you are heading out on this May Day Bank Holiday Monday, here’s what you can expect from the weather in Somerset.

Sun, 01 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Helping farmers tackle rural crime
AVON and Somerset Police's Rural Affairs Unit is reminding rural residents of the importance of marking agricultural vehicles and equipment to make them less attractive to thieves.

Sun, 01 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Because of Love play in Chardstock and Kilmington
A NEW play set to be staged this month aims to help audiences gain a greater understanding about the effects of dementia.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bird eggs set to hatch at Shepton Beauchamp primary school
IN preparation for observing the wonders of spring, staff at Shepton Beauchamp Church School installed a bird box nest equipped with an internal camera with the hope that birds may choose to nest at the school site and provide inspirational learning ...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:33:00 +0100
Mum from Ilminster with brain tumour visits research centre
A BRAIN tumour patient from Ilminster has visited a research centre where scientists are trying to find a cure for the disease she is living with.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best fish and chips in Ilminster according to Tripadvisor
Best fish and chips in Ilminster according to Tripadvisor. Read more:

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:30:09 +0100
Neil Parish the MP who watched porn on his phone in Commons
THE MP reported for watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons was born and grew up in Bridgwater, it has emerged today (Friday, April 29).

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:53:12 +0100
Rt Rev Michael Beasley is new Bishop of Bath and Wells
THE Church of England's new top man in Somerset was well-placed to help take on the Covid pandemic when it emerged.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:16:13 +0100
Charity raffle raises funds for St Margaret’s Hospice
A WOMAN is raising funds for a hospice in memory of her brother-in-law with a charity raffle.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:55:31 +0100
Car with mud spattered plates seized by police
POLICE in Somerset became suspicious when they noticed this car's number plates spattered with mud.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Things My Dog Has Taught Me column from Mark Wall
YOU have to admire the optimism of dogs.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:58:33 +0100
PoundToy launches Spring sale with 50 percent off Marvel, Disney toys and more
See the best deals on toys and games available in PoundToy's Spring Clearance sale.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:39:34 +0100
Six Somerset MPs have been banned from entering Russia
A TOTAL of 287 MPs – including six from Somerset – have been banned from entering Russia after they were accused of ‘whipping up Russophobic hysteria’.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:31:42 +0100
Will White is new Avon & Somerset Assistant Chief Constable
A POLICE officer with more than a quarter of a century's experience has been confirmed in the role of Assistant Chief Constable.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset Wildlife Trust CEO talks about targets in column
SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has set its own nature recovery targets for 2030; to work with communities, partners, land owners, local authorities and businesses to get 1 in 4 people taking action for nature in Somerset, and to achieve at least 30% of land...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:32:10 +0100
Guide Dogs hosts mystery gala dinner to raise funds for charity
GUIDE Dogs volunteer fundraising group is hosting a murder mystery gala dinner to raise funds for the sight loss charity.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:36:00 +0100
GALLERY: Jigsaw Pre-School visits Crewkerne & District Museum
A LOCAL pre-school visited Crewkerne & District Museum on Tuesday to learn more about how people used to carry out cleaning activities without technology.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:10:02 +0100
Aldi garden furniture range is back with pizza ovens, hanging baskets and more
Like all Specialbuys, once they're gone they're gone so you'll have to be quick!

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:06:58 +0100
Dozens of drain covers stolen across Avon and Somerset
POLICE are investigating a spate of drain gully thefts across Avon and Somerset.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:15:27 +0100
Somerset local elections 2022: Polling station rules
In less than two weeks, Somerset residents will go to the polls to vote in their new unitary councillors, who will represent them for the next five years.



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