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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000
Sole Somerset district where Covid infection rate has risen in latest figures
THERE were 231 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest daily figures issued by the Government.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Food hygiene ratings for every Starbucks in Somerset
IF you are a coffee fan, you probably pop into Starbucks regularly.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 related deaths in all four Somerset districts in same day
THERE were six Covid-19 related deaths in Somerset in the latest daily figures.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000
Planning applications in Sedgemoor: December 31 to January 6
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between December 31, 2020 and January 6, 2021.

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 14:31:20 +0000
Taunton Racecourse the latest Covid-19 vaccination site from next week
TAUNTON Racecourse is being turned into a large Covid vaccination centre from Monday (January 18).

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Law firm helps company to win major contract with Hinkley Point C
A NATIONAL law firm has supported one of it's clients to help it win a major contract with Hinkley Point C.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Trip Advisor reviews the BEST Thai takeaways in Somerset
WE all know that Saturday night is takeaway night, but what is your favourite?

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 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 16:55:12 +0000
See how much council tax you'll pay from April for Bridgwater Town Council services
LABOUR-controlled Bridgwater Town Council has set its budget for 2021-22 with a pledge to maintain support to community projects, boost reserves and fund continued growth.

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 14:17:11 +0000
Bridgwater and West Somerset MP 'still far from satisfied' by council's response to Covid-19 grant allegations
A SOMERSET MP said he is 'still far from satisfied' with Somerset County Council's response to allegations that they used Covid-19 grant funding to balance their books.

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 09:02:36 +0000
Anger as waste firms to move staff from Taunton to Bridgwater temporarily
A CONCERNED employee has hit out at SUEZ and Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) for closing its Taunton depot and moving staff to Bridgwater as part of the rollout of Somerset's new Recycle More service.

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.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:55:17 +0000
Bridgwater Town Football Club 'looking at opportunities' to redevelop its stadium
BRIDGWATER Town Football Club is 'looking at opportunities' to redevelop its stadium as part of an ambitious plan to make progress on and off the field.

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 06:00:00 +0000
MP Jacob Rees-Mogg travels 15 miles to church in Glastonbury
A SOMERSET MP has come under fire again for travelling 15 miles on a Sunday to attend church during the national lockdown.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:31:13 +0000
Love Musgrove re-open Covid-19 Response Fund
AS our incredible NHS staff at Musgrove Park Hospital once again work around the clock to save lives, the hospital's official charity has re-opened its Covid-19 Response Fund.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:40:24 +0000
Strode College, Street, awarded £650,000 for hospital ward and science lab
A COLLEGE in Somerset has been awarded £650,000 to build a hospital ward and science lab.

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!

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:48:12 +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 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for Bridgwater flats approved despite councillors saying it will look like a 'prison'
A NEW block of flats will be built in Bridgwater – despite councillors saying it will look like “a prison”.

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 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 10:28:16 +0000
Morrisons boosts staff pay by nine per cent
STAFF at Morrisons in Taunton and Bridgwater have been given a pay boost after the supermarket chain announced a new pay deal for its workers.

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?



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