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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
VIEW FROM THE AIR: Taunton's new link road opening this weekend
MOTORISTS heading to the M5 or into Taunton from east of the motorway are going to have to get used to a new road layout.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Weekend weather forecast for Somerset
DESPITE a wet start. Somerset looks as though it's going to enjoy a decent weekend weather-wise.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000
Covid infection rates down in Somerset - despite 245 new cases in a single day
THERE were 245 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures released by the Government.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Public warned over coronavirus cons amid rising vaccine fraud reports
THE PUBLIC are being warned by doctors and police not to fall for fraudsters trying to sell fake coronavirus vaccines, affirming that the jab will always be free.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:09:00 +0000
A further six Covid-19 deaths in a day in Somerset
A FURTHER six Covid related deaths in Somerset have been recorded in a single day in the latest Government figures.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:05:00 +0000
Two Somerset Covid-19 heroes will win £900 worth of tiles and tiling
PEOPLE are being asked to nominate two deserving Covid-19 heroes to win tiles and tiling worth around £900 each.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Court include:

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000
Planning applications in South Somerset: Week of January 6, 2021
BELOW are the planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of January6, 2021.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Have your say on changing society at forum this month in Somerset
A CAMPAIGN to bring about a ‘fairer, cleaner, quieter, happier and healthier’ way of life is hosting a community forum event for Somerset this month.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset teen wins £2,500 grant to help with projects to increase diversity in the nature sector
A SOMERSET teenager has won a £2,500 grant to grow her innovative Black2Nature and Camp Avalon programme which aims to increase diversity in the nature sector.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:18:19 +0000
THREE more sites in Somerset giving Covid-19 vaccines, taking total to 13
SOMERSET people in the highest priority groups will be able to get the Covid-19 vaccines at three new locations.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:51:44 +0000
Appeal for witnesses after cyclist killed in crash in Kingston St Mary
WITNESSES are being sought after a cyclist sadly died in a crash in Kingston St Mary.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:24:54 +0000
Old A303 at Whitelackington closed for Wessex Water mains repair
MOTORISTS are being warned that a section of a road near Ilminster will be closed from Monday (January 18) until the end of the month.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:14:01 +0000
Somerset MP sheds 8stone running, lifting weights - and drinking gin
A SOMERSET MP has revealed the secret behind his incredible eight stone weight loss.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Latest Covid-19 positive tests in Somerset
THERE were 151 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset West and Taunton in a single day, according to Government figures.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:02:32 +0000
129 Avon and Somerset police officers with Covid-19 or suspected of having the virus
MORE than 80 Avon and Somerset Police officers are ill with Covid-19 and another 47 could be infected. 

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:09:52 +0000
More Covid-19 deaths in Somerset in a day as overall toll continues to rise
THERE have been a further five Covid-19 related deaths in Somerset in the latest daily figures.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:11:00 +0000
Kitchen damaged after fire in Yarcombe
A KITCHEN was left damaged after a fire in a Somerset village. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called at 10.40pm on Thursday (January 14) to reports of a smell of burning at a property off Pound Lane in Yarcombe.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:47:06 +0000
Travellers from South America banned amid fears over new coronavirus variant
TRAVELLERS from across South America have been banned from entering the UK amid growing concerns about a mutant coronavirus strain which has emerged in Brazil.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset resident discovers hair ice on walk through woods near Chard
IF you go down to the woods today - you're sure of a big surprise....

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:23:03 +0000
Richard Huish College sports hall used as Covid-testing centre
THE sports hall at Richard Huish College, in Taunton, has been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre for people without symptoms of the virus.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:16:02 +0000
'Fish are better and happier now they are British', claims Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
FISH in British waters are “better and happier” after Brexit, according to Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:00:15 +0000
Somerset circus star Gerry Cottle dies after contracting coronavirus
CIRCUS star Gerry Cottle has died aged 75 after contracting coronavirus, his agent has said.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 deaths in all four Somerset districts in a day
A TOTAL of seven people with Covid-19 have died in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Warning as 'very convincing' text scam offering false Covid vaccine targets Somerset residents
SOMERSET residents should be on their guard against a new text scam as they wait for their coronavirus vaccine.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Rail passengers urged to check journey times as timetables are cut
PEOPLE who need to travel by train during lockdown are being urged to check journey planners as timetables are slashed.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:23:35 +0000
How many Covid vaccines have been administered where you live?
The UK Government has opted to get a first jab to as many people as possible instead of calling patients back for their second dose after three weeks.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:01:38 +0000
Free School Meal vouchers return next week - how to claim yours
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said that the national voucher scheme for free school meals will be re-launched next week.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:57:45 +0000
Grab 10 bets for just £1* on massive multi-million-pound* Powerball Super Jackpot
Move over EuroMillions, there’s a BIGGER jackpot hitting the headlines this week!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:59:28 +0000
Somerset wildlife charities benefit from £1,700 of funding thanks to SUEZ
TWO Somerset wildlife charities have benefitted from £1,700 of funding thanks to a donation from SUEZ.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:38:38 +0000
Somerset sees another 234 positive Covid tests in 24 hours
THERE were 234 positive tests for Covid-19 in Somerset in the latest daily figures just issued on behalf of the Government - equivalent to around one every six minutes.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:37:00 +0000
Car damaged by fire on A303 near South Petherton
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a car blaze on the A303 this afternoon (Wednesday).

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:22:47 +0000
Ilminster paramedics report 'massive rise in really poorly' Covid patients
AMBULANCE crews based in Ilminster have reported a "massive rise" in "really poorly"

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:23:00 +0000
Photo shows amazing moment murmuration of starlings formed into shape of giant frog
THIS is the amazing moment a murmuration of starlings formed the shape of a giant frog while they dodged a bird of prey.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:07:00 +0000
New road layout for motorists on M5 approach at Taunton
MOTORISTS heading towards Taunton’s M5 Junction 25 will be using a new road layout from this weekend, marking a big step forward in a major project to improve the junction.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:59:00 +0000
Health Secretary said lockdown will stay in place for 'as long as necessary'
LOCKDOWN restrictions in England will remain in place for as “long as they are necessary”, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said, as he suggested there are no current plans to tighten existing rules.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:47:32 +0000
Two Somerset charities scoop-up share of £120,000
TWO Somerset charities have won a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to nominations from the public.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:38:43 +0000
Kirkham Street Field Community Trust raises money to save Somerton field
A COMMUNITY is working together to buy a 1.5 acre green space and save it from development.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Spark Somerset creates Covid network group to provide up-to-date information
A SOMERSET charity has set up a network group to give people correct and up-to-date information about the coronavirus.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
More deaths in three of Somerset's four districts
A FURTHER six people have died in Somerset after contracting the Covid-19 virus in the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000
LETTER: ‘Putting Brexit deal in context’
PLEASE may we put the Brexit deal in context?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
DVLA issues warning over scam targeting drivers
The body responsible for car tax and vehicle licensing has warned drivers to be on the lookout for new phishing scams this new year.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:51:40 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Waitrose announce new face mask rules
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Waitrose are the latest to tighten their rules around shoppers wearing face coverings.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:07:43 +0000
Marcus Rashford teams up with Aldi to tackle child poverty
Brand new research from Aldi and Neighbourly reveals that food provision demand for families has increased by 71% in the past six months. 

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:06:05 +0000
How do the three UK approved Covid-19 vaccines differ?
The Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna jab will all now be rolled out across the UK.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:31:33 +0000
Latest Covid-19 infections in Somerset
THERE were more than 200 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures just announced.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:41:36 +0000
Somerset couple spend £750 a month on cannabis to help daughter with epilepsy
A SOMERSET couple are having to pay a 'small fortune' for medicinal cannabis for their epileptic daughter as the treatment is unavailable on the NHS.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:05:10 +0000
Tributes to former police officer, Jim Murray of Bridgwater, who died on Boxing Day
THE family of a former Somerset police officer say they have been ‘inundated’ with tributes and messages of support after he died from a brain tumour on Boxing Day.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:40:22 +0000
David Bailey jailed for dangerous driving in Yeovil
A BANNED motorist has been jailed for taking a vehicle without the owner's consent and driving dangerously on the wrong side of the road towards a marked police car in Somerset.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:48:22 +0000
Amazing video shows daring Somerset paraglider floating over rolling sand dunes
THIS amazing video show a daring Somerset paraglider floating precariously over picturesque rolling sand dunes.



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