ENGLAND'S second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves.

WITH a sale total that more than doubled pre-sale expectations, there was much to delight buyers at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s most recent auction of books and maps, writes Peter Rixon.

Here's a selection of BBQs and pizza ovens that are ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden.

TWO Sedgemoor boys have appeared in court accused of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

POLICE have issued fresh pictures of a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for 15 days.

IAN Liddell-Grainger MP has welcomed the news that two schools in his constituency will receive a share of an improvement fund worth nearly £500 million.

MORE and more young people in Somerset are taking up the opportunity to pursue a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award.

POLICE have deployed a drone in their search for an arsonist/s who torched "around 14" vehicles in a Somerset town earlier this morning (Wednesday, May 18).

CRAIG Overton and Jack Leach have both retained their space in the England Men's test squad for the first upcoming match against New Zealand at Lord's.

Aldi's best-selling product is a dupe for the Laura Mercier bath product.

AVON and Somerset Police are taking part in two national operations this month to help keep knives and firearms off the streets.

MEMBERS of the Sedgemoor Radio Controlled Flying Club (SRCFC) took to the skies with their models at Westonzoyland Airfield to set a world record.

One nearby resident said allowing the changes to the roundabout would put Bridgwater’s road network under serious pressure.

THE Black Dyke Band, under director of music Professor Nicholas Childs is set to make a return trip to Bridgwater on Saturday June 25 at 7.30 pm.

SIX people accused of being involved in the supply of cocaine and heroin - including a 17-year-old from Taunton - have appeared at magistrates' court. 

HUNDREDS of children were being looked after by foster families in Somerset last year, figures show, as an annual campaign to raise awareness of the value of fostering begins.

A NEW study reveals Somerset as the fourth capital for five-star antique shopping experiences in the UK.

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If you like a bit of history to your retail experiences, you’re in the right place as Somerset is named among the best places for antique shopping in the UK.

TWO men from Bridgwater have appeared in court today (Monday, May 16) accused of plotting to sell illegal meat to the general public.

THIS photo gallery shows work being carried out on the Bridgwater Carnival Pageant Cart.

A SOMERSET resident recorded an incredible video of last night's thunderstorms, which received a yellow weather warning from the Met Office. 

AN Aston Villa supporter from Bridgwater managed to get his hands on tickets to the club's end-of-season awards ceremony and meet several of their star players.

MEMBERS of the North Petherton Squirrels Scout group enjoyed a fun day at the Huish Woods Scout Campsite at the weekend.

Woolavington Church Fayre and abseil took place on Saturday, May 14.

HOUSEHOLDERS in Sedgemoor in a band A-D Council Tax dwelling will start to see the Government’s £150 energy rebate being paid into their bank accounts from early next week.

MEMBERS of the 1st Burnham-on-Sea Squirrels Scout Group enjoyed a fun day at the Huish Woods Scout Campsite at the weekend.

IN the final game of their season, Bridgwater United claimed the Les Phillips Cup after a 1-0 victory over Cadbury Heath.

MOTORISTS are being warned of a major roadworks scheme starting in Somerset today (Monday, May 16) that will last more than three months.

THREE drivers from Sedgemoor have been fined and handed penalty points after committing driving offences in the south west and Wales.

As the plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are announced, the UK is set for a long weekend of celebrating and garden parties.

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THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the South West.

SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has announced the launch of the Big Count 2022, a countywide citizen science venture to help monitor changes in local wildlife populations.

Some of them are in a bad way.

Some amazing stuff has happened in our wonderful county.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 28 and May 4 2022.

A total lunar eclipse will see the moon turn red this week - find out when the blood moon is happening and how to watch it in Somerset.

There’s not much to expect when you go to a Wetherspoons, just cheap and cheerful drinks and laughs with friends

A GROUP of more than 40 Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) apprentice coaches have met Olympic medallist Alice Kinsella during a residential.

A GORGEOUS family home, which offers four to six bedrooms, is for sale.

POLICE in Somerset have taken over the investigation into a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

TRAFFIC cops have taken a pop on social media at two speeding drivers they've dealt with.

THE 15th Pride of Somerset Youth Awards highlighted the remarkable achievements of young people across the county.

THE stunning pictures coming out of Brazil at the end of last month, showing the Sambadrome filled once more with people and entries as the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival returned for the first time since 2020, really were a sight to behold.

As if we need an excuse to have a cocktail, but this Friday, May 13 we really do have one as it's World Cocktail Day!

Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.

All lanes re-opened on the A39 after earlier accident

IS your local GP’s website difficult to use? writes Daniel Mumby.

A CHILDREN’S hospice will hold a summer fete to raise “much-needed funds” for the charity.