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Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service's new website feature
PEOPLE in Devon and Somerset can now see the latest statistics and details of fire and rescue incidents in their area thanks to a new website feature being tested by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, writes Molly Clapham.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Lady Eccles caravan for sale at Charterhouse auction
AN 89-year-old caravan affectionately known as Lady Eccles is looking for a new owner in the next three-day Charterhouse auction.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:37:00 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea Christmas lights to be switched on tonight
 

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000
Where not to park when visiting friends at Christmas
WITH lots of visitors to friends and family homes over the festive season, it can be tempting for motorists to park on the pavement, cycle lane or use nearby car parks to stay overnight.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:04:47 +0000
Police appeal to find missing Zaeden, 17
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenager.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:12:12 +0000
Programme for Burnham-on-Sea Christmas lights switch on
BURNHAM-on-Sea is gearing up for a fantastic start to the festive season tomorrow (Saturday, November 26).

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:02:20 +0000
Somerset residents who will pay no council tax next year
A COUPLE with two children on a weekly income of less than £260 and single people on below £95 living in Somerset won't have to pay a penny of council tax in the year from April 1.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cash incentives for landlords to rent to Ukrainian families
PRIVATE landlords in Somerset are being offered cash incentives to house Ukrainian refugees.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:47:54 +0000
Two people rescued from car in water filled ditch in Puriton
TWO people have been rescued from a car that ended up in a water filled ditch at lunchtime today (Thursday, November 24).

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:35:02 +0000
Tributes to Jason Waring, who died at Hinkley Point C
THE family of a "loving father" who died in a work accident have issued a fresh picture of him.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:17:33 +0000
Aldi and Lidl issue urgent warnings for unsafe products
Discount supermarket chains Lidl and Aldi have issued warnings to customers after several products were found to be unsafe to eat.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:10:18 +0000
Bridgwater residents unable to register with dentist amid NHS shortage
The British Dental Association (BDA) warned NHS dentistry is on the brink of collapse and that can be seen in Bridgwater and surrounding areas.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:52:10 +0000
Pride-on-Sea marks Transgender Day of Remembrance in Highbridge
A GROUP of around 40 people met to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance in Highbridge last week.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:53:36 +0000
Green lights for Brent Knoll’s community shop
THE future of a village community shop has received three green lights to proceed.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Council fined after woman left unable to bathe in own home
A Somerset woman has been paid £1,000 in compensation after county council delays left her unable to bathe in her own home.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:53:45 +0000
Community groups benefit from Somerset Community Foundation challenge
STAFF from Mulberry and Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) received a very warm welcome when they visited the sites of two Somerset community groups to have benefitted from grant funding recently.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:21:47 +0000
Met Office issues rain and wind warning for Somerset
HEAVY rain and strong winds are likely to affect Somerset and the South West today (Thursday, November 24), the Met Office said.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:54:22 +0000
Bridgwater residents unable to register with dentist amid NHS shortage
The British Dental Association (BDA) warned NHS dentistry is on the brink of collapse and that can be seen in Bridgwater and surrounding areas.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:19:57 +0000
Dr Feelgood star and Game of Thrones actor Wilko Johnson dies aged 75
Wilko Johnson was known as the guitarist for the band Dr Feelgood and the executioner Ser Ilyn Payne in Game of Thrones

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:54:21 +0000
Lorry flips over on M5 southbound near Clevedon
CLEVEDON firefighters were called to reports of a lorry that had overturned on the M5 in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, November 22).

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:11:00 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police Christmas card competition
AVON and Somerset Chief Constable Sarah Crew and the force's Police Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford are looking for creative young artists to help design this year’s official Christmas cards.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:11:17 +0000
Somerset Life: Snap up £10 Amazon gift voucher with subscription
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year!

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:01:15 +0000
Yellow rain and wind weather warning across Somerset
BRACE yourself for more heavy rain and strong winds across Somerset tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23).

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Friends raise funds for Prostate Cancer with golf challenge in Burnham
A GROUP of friends raised over £2000 for a prostate cancer charity by taking part in a golf challenge.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:05:14 +0000
Dangerous parking could cost a life, experts warn
Dangerous parking could kill as experts warn to think before parking.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:43:41 +0000
RMT drivers strike in pay dispute with Buses of Somerset
STRIKING bus drivers braved heavy downpours as they walked out for the second time in four days.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:13:57 +0000
Late goal sinks Burnham United in away trip to Saltford
BURNHAM United suffered a 2-1 defeat away from home at the weekend against a solid Saltford FC side.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:27:55 +0000
Photos: 'Shop for a Cure for Christmas' in Berrow
A CHARITY Christmas shopping in Berrow has raised more than £1000. The Somerset Breast Cancer Now group 'Shop for a Cure for Christmas' event took place on Sunday, November 20 at Berrow Village Hall and raised a total of £1161,03.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:22 +0000
Family fun at Highbridge Christmas lights switch on
HIGHBRIDGE got into the festive spirit as its Christmas lights were switched on on Saturday (November 19)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:33:52 +0000
Mobile speed camera locations in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced hundreds of locations across Somerset where they will be siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:02:36 +0000
Locations of the major roadworks in Somerset this week
A TOTAL of 10 major roadworks schemes are due to be started in Somerset this week.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:11:53 +0000
‘Strong winds’ could hit Somerset tomorrow
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Somerset as “small chances of very strong winds” could cause disruption tomorrow (Monday, November 21).

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:42:17 +0000
M5 lanes re-open after police incident between Burnham and Bridgwater
TRAFFIC is “running as normal” on the M5 after a police incident between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Charterhouse holding automobilia auction in April 2023
CHARTERHOUSE auctioneers and valuers have already taken entries for their next specialist auction of automobilia and memorabilia in April 2023.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:02:46 +0000
Man dies after single-vehicle collision on the M5
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a man died in a single-car collision on the M5 this morning.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 09:40:32 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI say farewell to former senior helm Nick Edrich
VOLUNTEERS at Burnham-on-Sea RNLI gave a fond farewell to their former Senior Helm who retired from service after 26 years.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Four-bed family cottage in East Huntspill on the market
THIS picturesque, detached cottage situated at the end of this no through road retains a wealth of features and is presented to a good standard both internally and externally.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
New laptops for Highbridge charity and academy
A CHARITY and an academy have received laptops thanks to a council’s programme.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:55:58 +0000
Tributes to Jason Waring who died working at Hinkley Point C
TRIBUTES have been paid to a construction worker who lost his life in an accident at Hinkley Point C at the weekend.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:41:39 +0000
New holiday cabins near M5 services refused
Plans to build additional holiday cabins near the M5 in Somerset have been rejected by district councillors.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Sale of Wars of the Roses coins found by metal detectorist
A TREASURE hoard lost many generations ago is to be offered by Lawrences of Crewkerne.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:05:58 +0000
B3139 Burnham Road, Highbridge, closed after collision
The B3139 Burnham Road, in Highbridge, was closed for a period following a serious road traffic collision.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:53:00 +0000
Berrow C of E Primary School rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted
BERROW Church of England Primary School is working to improve after it was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted inspectors.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:37:25 +0000
Two more days of bus strikes across Somerset from tomorrow
BUS passengers face more misery over the coming days with strikes planned tomorrow (Friday, November 18) and Monday (November 21).

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:32:00 +0000
Covid: Highbridge business owner urges warm rooms caution
 A BUSINESS owner in Highbridge has raised concerns about Covid in  warm rooms designed to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis for local residents.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:55:22 +0000
Somerset rugby referees at England v Japan Twickenham match
THREE women rugby officials from Somerset proudly flew the flag for the county alongside 47 other female referees at Twickenham.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:26:53 +0000
Chief Constable names Kevin Curd as sacked police officer
AVON and Somerset's Chief Constable has reversed her decision not to name a police constable she sacked.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:52:19 +0000
Somerset Council propose lowest income houses to pay no Council Tax
Lowest income households set to pay no Council Tax under new Somerset Council proposals.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Train services disruption on Somerset during latest strike
RAIL passengers travelling to and from Somerset are being warned to expect four days of disruption starting on Saturday (November 19).

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:24:51 +0000
Taxi driver loses licence after allegedly driving while stoned
A Somerset taxi driver has had his licence revoked after allegedly driving while stoned with passengers on board.



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