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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:46:50 +0000
Woman trapped after crash on Wills Road, Bridgwater
A WOMAN was rescued after her car crashed into a ditch last night (February 9).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset West and Taunton Council calls for tougher fireworks restrictions
A SECOND Somerset council has called for tougher restrictions on fireworks in a bid to protect pets, livestock and vulnerable residents.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:29:07 +0000
Somerset Youth Parliament set up 'Save Our Environment' campaign
YOUNG people in Somerset are campaigning for action to be taken on climate change and environmental issues.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
110 positive Covid tests in a day - but is Somerset's infection rate slowing?
DESPITE there being 110 new confirmed Covid cases in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period, the rate of the spread of the virus does appear to be slowing.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:26:13 +0000
Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:27:50 +0000
NHS says controversial Weetabix breakfast needs a 'health warning'
The combo caused utter chaos on social media with brands including Lidl, Dominos and even the NHS making their disgust known.

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 16:39:12 +0000
Bridgwater Town Council to 'coordinate response' to EDF's plans to increase its peak workforce at Hinkley C
BRIDGWATER Town Council said it will ‘co-ordinate a response’ with the district council to EDF’s plans to increase its peak workforce at Hinkley Point C (HPC) by more than 50% once coronavirus measures are lifted.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:21:00 +0000
Four Covid-19 deaths in Somerset in latest daily figures
THERE have been four deaths in 24 hours of people in Somerset with Covid-19, according to the latest daily figures.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:10:23 +0000
Now Somerset's over-70s can book a Covid-19 vaccination
PEOPLE living in Somerset aged over 70 who haven’t had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can now book at one of the large vaccination centres or pharmacy-led sites through the national booking service.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:13:06 +0000
Project ongoing to protect Somerset holiday resort and 100 homes from flooding
A Somerset holiday resort, public park and up to 100 houses could be better protected from future flooding following a new study.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:57:41 +0000
Snow spotted in Somerset as freezing weather hits the region
Snow has been spotted in parts of Somerset today as cold weather hits the region. Pictures showing light snow showers around the region have emerged with flurries reported in places such as Bradford-on-Tone and Taunton.

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

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 16:19:55 +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 16:15:29 +0000
Bridgwater Town and Yeovil United marathon challenge raises £10,000 for charities
BRIDGWATER footballers have smashed their fundraising target of £10,000 for three local charities, after 60 players and staff took on the gruelling challenge of completing one marathon each within 24 hours.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:31:10 +0000
Chantelle Lake and family set up Heavenly Dessertz
A BRIDGWATER teenager is one of three family members setting up a dessert business.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:50:54 +0000
Man knocked out in Wellington Road, Bridgwater
A MAN was attacked by a group of five other men and left unconscious in the street in Bridgwater.

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 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 06:24:18 +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 06:25:02 +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 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 16:46:49 +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 16:21:10 +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 11:26:59 +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 09:45:18 +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 09:32:50 +0000
Caravan destroyed after 'deliberate' fire in Middlezoy
A CARAVAN was destroyed after a 'deliberate' fire in Middlezoy.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater and Taunton College students to take part in Exeter University scholarship programme
EIGHT A Level students fro Bridgwater and Taunton College will take part in Exeter University's scholarship programme this year to give them an insight into university life.

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 11:24:34 +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.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Shepton Mallet partners with Too Good To Go
FANCY getting your hands on £14 worth of food for just £4? You might just be in luck...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:08:55 +0000
Two Bridgwater parks to be upgraded thanks to £23k council investment
TWO Bridgwater parks are being upgraded thanks to more than £23,000 of investment from Sedgemoor District Council.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:34:59 +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 17:41:43 +0000
16-month-old baby trapped in parked car freed by firefighters in Williton
A 16-month-old baby had to be freed from a car by firefighters after it was locked in.

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 16:52:01 +0000
Somerset sees another 111 positive coronavirus test in one day
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 111.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:38:49 +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 12:20:53 +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 11:47:48 +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.



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