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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:10:00 +0000
Watch: Police catch motorists distracted while driving during Operation Tramline
A MOTORIST who held two phones - one to each ear - while he was driving in a 44 tonne lorry, was caught on camera by Avon and Somerset Police last week.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
RECENT cases at Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:09:54 +0000
Police appeal after collision on B3139 Constitution Hill, Wells
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Wells this morning (February 8).

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
NHS urge over 70s yet to be vaccinated to book their jab now
Up until now, Covid vaccinations have been by invitation only to ensure those who are most vulnerable are vaccinated first.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:39:16 +0000
Vas Kimitri, of Bare Grills, buys Scallys, in Weston-super-Mare
A SOMERSET pub has new owners for the first time in 27 years.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:19:55 +0000
Latest Covid-19 positive tests in Somerset
THERE'S been a big drop in the Covid-19 infection rate in Somerset, according to the latest figures.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:37:48 +0000
Full list of where people are being vaccinated against Covid in Somerset
THE most recent Government figures suggest around one on four adults in the South West has now had the Covid-19 vaccination.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:37 +0000
Police appeal to trace missing man Richard Smart
AVON and Somerset Police have issued an appeal to the public to help find a wanted man.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:45:08 +0000
Two people in hospital after road traffic collision on Constitution Hill, Wells
TWO people were trapped after a road traffic collision in Wells this morning (February 8).

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:18:43 +0000
Coastguards answering 'bomb' alert on Weston-super-Mare beach discover rusty safe
COASTGUARDS rushed to the beach in a Somerset town following reports of a potential unexploded bomb.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:27:01 +0000
Social workers in eight Somerset schools to keep children safe from exploitation
SOCIAL workers have been placed in eight Somerset schools to help keep children safe from exploitation.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:53:53 +0000
Total of 18 Covid deaths reported in Somerset over the weekend
A TOTAL of 18 people with Covid-19 died in Somerset over the weekend, according to the latest Government figures.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:26:18 +0000
Pair slapped with £200 fine for breaching coronavirus rules at Cheddar Gorge
TWO people were fined £200 and had to be rescued from Cheddar Gorge after getting 'stuck' at the summit.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:25:56 +0000
Leigh and Cynthia Bryant, of Wellington die seven hours apart from Covid
CHILDHOOD sweethearts who had been married for 56 years died seven hours apart after both catching Covid-19.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:33:50 +0000
4 things Matt Hancock could say in tonight's Downing Street press conference
Experts have warned it was “very possible” the South African variant is already quite widespread in the UK.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:01:17 +0000
The Royal Mint reveal its 10 rarest 50p coins
Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Outstanding grades for Purley Park Trust Apprentices
Celebrating and recognising success in the workplace is essential for a positive work culture. It really lifts the spirits of employees making them feel appreciated for their hard work and achievements.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:35:05 +0000
More than 2,400 jobs axed as Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis stores close
THE move comes after Asos, also an online retailer, signed a £330 million deal to buy Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT from Arcadia.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:23:05 +0000
Schools may be open during summer holidays
Students and teachers could see two weeks cut from their summer break in an effort to catch up with physical learning.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:08:36 +0000
South Africa variant - Do you need a third jab and does it affect lockdown plans?
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi urged the public to keep faith after South Africa suspended its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:50:12 +0000
Walker captures image of 'brocken spectre' in sky above Glastonbury
THIS incredible picture shows a rare natural phenomenon known as a brocken spectre - where the shadow of the photographer has been cast on clouds opposite the Sun's direction.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:25:46 +0000
More than 80 coronavirus cases recorded in latest 24 hour period
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 87.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The 65 locations in Sedgemoor where police site their mobile speed cameras
THERE are a total of 65 sites in the Sedgemoor district that police use to site mobile speed cameras.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust launch fundraising appeal
SOUTH Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to take part in a new challenge to beat lockdown blues and raise money for the NHS.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:27:35 +0000
South West can look forward to 'a brighter future' once coronavirus pandemic is over, says PM
THE South West “can look forward to a brighter future” once the pandemic is over, The Prime Minister has said.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:47:04 +0000
GPs to be paid extra to reach vulnerable housebound people as vaccine rollout pushes on
DOCTORS are being incentivised to vaccinate the most vulnerable who cannot leave their home as the UK Government dismissed reports it was on target to jab all over-50s a month earlier than planned.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:34:42 +0000
Caravan destroyed after 'deliberate' fire in Middlezoy
A CARAVAN was destroyed after a 'deliberate' fire in Middlezoy.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
ENVIRONMENT COLUMN: 'We've had a warning to act... We must do so'
DAVID Attenborough, in his book A Life on Our Planet, reflects that in his lifetime alone he has borne witness to the most extraordinary changes on Earth; especially the loss of its biodiversity.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:29:47 +0000
Easter school holidays 2021: Bank holiday dates - including when schools will break up
Easter is a time for family, fun and lots and lots of chocolate - even during lockdown.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:37:14 +0000
Yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Somerset.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:36:34 +0000
Cyclist taken to hospital and A30 now open after crash
- The A30 near Crewkerne has reopened after a crash between a car and a cyclist. - A cyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
5,500 new trees planted at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm near Clevedon
A SOMERSET zoo has been busy planting more than 5,000 trees during the latest lockdown

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:56:11 +0000
Somerset sees another 111 positive coronavirus tests in one day
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 111.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:41:24 +0000
Chancellor offers businesses more time to make first Covid loans repayment
CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak said he wants to provide “breathing space” for businesses struggling during the pandemic by giving them more time to make the first repayment on Government support loans.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:25:15 +0000
Swap ‘cutesy cards’ for NHS donations this Valentine’s Day, says campaigner
A CHARITY campaign is calling for people to forego cards and flowers for Valentine’s Day, and to instead raise money for the NHS.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Local elections set to go ahead in May despite council's request for delay
LOCAL elections are still set to go ahead in Somerset this May despite requests for a delay from the county council.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:52:34 +0000
One week prison term for Extinction Rebellion court glue protester
AN EXTINCTION Rebellion protester from Somerset who glued himself to a pane of glass inside a courtroom has been given a seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:16:49 +0000
Hour by hour forecast as cold and wet weekend set for Somerset
IF you are keen to get out for some fresh air this weekend, make sure you wrap up warm and take your brollie with you as it is set to be a cold and wet weekend in Somerset.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:16:34 +0000
Person trapped in car in Burnham-on-Sea freed by firefighters
A PERSON was freed by firefighters from a car which had crashed into a ditch. 

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Somerset County Council food support will continue in February half term
SOMERSET County Council (SCC) is continuing to provide food support for families during the upcoming February half-term to ensure no child goes hungry.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Improvements needed to Somerset's NHS 111 service after survey finds quality is 'not consistent'
FURTHER improvements are needed to the NHS 111 service in Somerset after a patients’ survey found the quality of service it provides was “not consistent” across the county.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Somerset sees another 136 positive Covid tests in a day
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 136.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:55:00 +0000
South West sees record hospitalisations for drug problems
THOUSANDS of people across the South West were hospitalised for drug problems last year - the highest figure ever recorded.

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

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:50:00 +0000
Planning applications in Sedgemoor: January 21 to 27, 2020
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 21 and 27, 2020.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:26:01 +0000
M&S, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below from UK supermarkets you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Police at Bristol Airport checking if passengers’ journeys are essential
POLICE based at Bristol Airport are checking whether passengers are travelling for essential purposes.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:20:20 +0000
Somerset man fined over Covid-19 breach after diving into River Severn in Worcester
A SOMERSET man who travelled to Worcester and was filmed diving into a flooded river has been fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:31:05 +0000
Sedgemoor District Council reminds residents ballcourts are closed after people caught using them
SEDGEMOOR District Council are reminding residents ballcourts and outdoor gyms are closed in the district to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:21:22 +0000
Latest Covid-related deaths in Somerset
A FURTHER nine people with Covid-19 have died in Somerset in the latest daily figures.



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