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Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:43:17 +0000ADVERTORIAL: West Somerset Railway's Winterlights experience is back!
After the success of last year, the event is returning much to the delight of festive fans and local families
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:19:22 +0000
Somerset MP Marcus Fysh disagrees with Truss u-turn on top income tax rate
The MP thinks removing the top income tax rate would lead to more tax being paid overall
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset bistro shuts for winter after energy bills soar by 400 per cent
The New Castle at Kewstoke is a popular stop off for tourists and locals
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers travelling between two Somerset towns face 17-mile diversion as work starts
The road will be closed continuously for two weeks
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:45:17 +0000
Man who set fire to girlfriend faces murder trial after she dies 21 years later
Steven Paul Craig was convicted in 2000 of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after pouring petrol over Jacqueline Kirk and setting her on fire at Dolphin Square in Weston-super-Mare
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:44:45 +0000
North Somerset among regions most infected with Covid
A total of 282 positive Covid cases have been reported in North Somerset, with an infection rate of 130
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:49:22 +0000
Free childcare could be scrapped under Government's new plans
Reports suggest that the PM's new plan could see the funding given straight to parents instead of being sent to the providers, such as nurseries
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:33:33 +0000
Showdown meeting to take place as key Somerset road could be shut permanently
Furious villagers have slammed the possibility of closing the road permanently as "a joke"
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:27:53 +0000
Man, 49, charged with two counts of dwelling burglary
He has also been charged with one count of fraud
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:43:05 +0000
Huge SEE Monster queues in Weston-super-Mare as visitors wait two hours to visit
Some visitors abandoned their trip due to the length of the queues
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:06:53 +0000
Skyrocketing costs force sudden closure of 17th century Somerset pub
Owners of The Star at Tickenham say they were left with 'no other choice'
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:56:52 +0000
2023 Bank Holiday dates confirmed for England and Wales
Most shops shut, schools will close, and public transport is reduced on public holidays
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:43:45 +0000
Met Office weather: UK snow forecast with heavy rain and strong winds predicted for region
Snow will fall over Scotland this week as temperatures drop
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:13:59 +0000
'Dismay' after homes agreed near primary school in Somerset village
Villagers voice 'great concern' for safety of students after new homes in Backwell approved on busy route to school
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:07:54 +0000
Stranger on the shore - one of the UK's largest art installations lands in Somerset
An awe-inspiring public art installation has been revealed on a beach in Weston-super-Mare
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:51:39 +0000
Licence granted for new Taunton bar despite fears people will defecate next to it
The Lager Company intends to set up shop in East Street
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:34:51 +0000
Glastonbury Festival: Take That singer Mark Owen reveals he wants band to play at Worthy Farm
"It would be wonderful to play there"
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:31:42 +0000
Bath Rugby set to confirm longer-term deals for three of their Worcester Warriors ‘loan’ quartet
Injury-depleted Bath are set for a boost from their new recruits
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:30:14 +0000
Somerset mobile speed camera locations from Monday, October 10
The units will be out in force monitoring the county's roads
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:16:11 +0000
Johann van Graan provides update on Bath Rugby's latest half back injuries ahead of Saracens
Bath Rugby face Saracens at the StoneX Stadium in Round Six of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:51:08 +0000
Plans for all-weather sports pitch at Yeovil secondary school approved
The school struggles to hold outdoor PE lessons in the winter
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset councillor rails against "black stains" and "cracked paving slabs" under Yeovil Refresh
There have been numerous setbacks with the various projects
Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Key route in Bridgwater to close overnight for week of roadworks
A series of improvements will be carried out to Bath Road
Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Christmas events in Somerset could be cancelled due to lack of volunteers
A number of the festive season's usual fixtures are at risk
Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Energy price cap 'too little, too late' for beloved Westcountry pub as costs triple
The hospitality sector is struggling under high energy prices and staff shortages