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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Family thank Musgrove ICU for looking after Taunton man who died from Covid-19
ANDREW Wilson died from Covid-19 at just 66-years-old at Musgrove Park Hospital - and the family wanted to thank ICU by donating toiletries and iPads.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:17:11 +0000
Grants up for grabs for Somerset farmers: How you can bid
FARMERS are being invited to bid in Somerset’s biggest ever auction for works to reduce flooding, boost agriculture and improve the environment.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Positive daily Covid-19 tests in Somerset continue to drop
THERE were just 42 positive Covid-19 tests in the whole of Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:11:07 +0000
Nestlé warns customers not to consume Milkybar yoghurts - how to get a refund
Customers who have purchased packs with the affected use-by dates should not consume the product and dispose of the contents.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Clavelshay Barn, North Petherton could be turned into house if plans are approved
A POPULAR Somerset restaurant has closed its doors for good and could be converted into a house if plans are approved.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:06:27 +0000
Police detective facing misconduct hearing over conduct with junior officers
A POLICE detective is facing 44 allegations of conduct breaches and sexually harassing junior officers including telling one on a night out he wanted to 'f*** her'.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:52:20 +0000
Penelope Jackson in Bristol Crown Court accused of murdering husband David Jackson
A WOMAN accused of murdering her husband is due to make a second court appearance today (Tuesday).

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:25:21 +0000
Girl, 10, impaled foot on driftwood while walking along Burnham-on-Sea beach
A GIRL was helped by the Coastguard and paramedics after her foot became impaled on a piece of driftwood.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:10:00 +0000
Charlie's Challenge, in Street, raises more than £17,000 for Love Musgrove, in Taunton
MORE than £17,000 was donated to the neonatal unit at Musgrove Park Hospital this month - thanks to Charlie's Challenge.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:26:21 +0000
10 of the best pancake topping ideas for you to try
The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:25:42 +0000
Census 2021: ONS to recruit 30,000 new staff - how you can apply
The next census will take part on Sunday 21 March 2021, and the ONS is currently hiring at least 30,000 field staff to help with the operation.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:45:27 +0000
Penelope Jackson charged with murder of David Jackson in Parsonage Road, Berrow
A WOMAN in her 60s is due in court today (Monday) charged with the murder of an elderly man over the weekend.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:09:38 +0000
Motorist dies in collision between car and HGV lorry on A303 near South Petherton
A MAN has died following a crash on the A303 in Somerset yesterday evening (Sunday).

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:04:56 +0000
Covid-19 figures: Rate of infection falling in all Somerset districts
THERE has been 60 positive coronavirus tests in the last 24-hours - and the rate of infection is dropping in all districts.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:23:40 +0000
Wetherspoons' boss Tim Martin says pubs closure its costing millions
PUBS should re-open at the same time as non-essential shops come out of lockdown, according to the boss of one of the UK's biggest pub chains.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:58:20 +0000
Somerset couple used lockdown to turn 1970s house into dream home
A COUPLE used lockdown to renovate a rundown 'unwanted' 1970s house - into a stunning dream home.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:36:43 +0000
A361 at Coursing Batch, Glastonbury, closed after tree falls onto road
A SECTION of road in Somerset has been closed for safety reasons after this tree fell onto the carriageway yesterday (Sunday).

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:28:37 +0000
New president of Bridgwater Operatic Society elected
A NEW president of Bridgwater Operatic Society has been elected.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:27:14 +0000
Roadworks starting in your area this week
AMONG roadworks starting today (Monday) in Somerset are:

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:46:44 +0000
SLOW DOWN: Locations for mobile speed cameras across Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced there will be mobile speed cameras at certain times at the following locations across the force area in the week commencing today.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:03:32 +0000
Bin store fire in Darkfield Way, Woolavington
A BIN store at a home near Bridgwater was destroyed in a fire late last night (Sunday).

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
£1m taxpayers' cash to support domestic abuse victims in Somerset
DOMESTIC abuse victims and their children living in Somerset will be able to receive more support thanks to £1.9million of extra government funding.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 infection rate has dropped in all four Somerset districts
A TOTAL of 70 positive Covid-19 tests were recorded in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:40:11 +0000
Channel 4 unveils Anne Robinson as first ever female host of Countdown
Robinson appeared in Countdown’s Dictionary Corner for a week in 1987, when the show was hosted by Richard Whiteley.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:58:28 +0000
When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:49:45 +0000
Police launch murder investigation after man found dead in Berrow
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Somerset last night (Saturday, February 13).

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:12:37 +0000
Latest Covid death in Somerset and the death rate in each district in the county
THERE was just one death of a person who had tested positive for Covid-19 in Somerset in the past 24 hours.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:57:41 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police get £1.3m for enforcing Covid rules
AVON and Somerset Police is to receive £1.3million from the Government to support increased enforcement of coronavirus rules.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:41:43 +0000
Police in Sedgemoor stop van after 'multiple calls'
POLICE in Sedgemoor are investigating after "multiple calls" about this vehicle.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:54:30 +0000
M5 tops the country's list of animal roadkill incidents
WARNING to all animals - avoid the M5 because you'll be taking your life into your legs or paws.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset sees 88 positive Covid tests in 24 hours but infection rate is dipping
THE Covid-19 infection rate in Somerset continues to show an encouraging downward trend, accordingly to the latest Public Health England figures.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Council tax rise to fund 70 more Avon and Somerset police officers blocked
AVON and Somerset’s Police and Crime Commissioner has written a barbed letter to the councillors who torpedoed her plans to recruit 70 officers.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Maximum council tax increases across Somerset
SOMERSET residents will see sharp rises in their council tax bills as their local authorities seek to balance their budgets and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Warning not to ride private e-scooters in public after man hit with £1,000+ fine and costs
AVON and Somerset Police are warning people who ride their own e-scooters in public they could face a huge fine.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Glastonbury woman has baby after loosing weight with Slimming World
A WOMAN from Glastonbury who feared she would never have children gave birth to daughter, Skye, last year.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Avalon Embroiderers' Guild hopes for October exhibition in Wells
DESPITE the coronavirus lockdown, one group has managed to continue crafting, and is hoping to host an exhibition in October.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Theft and possession of class B drug among latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
A MAN from Somerset has received a conditional discharge for 12 months, for possession of a class B drug.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
The Help-to-buy scheme is changing - how does it affect you?
The Help to Buy equity loan scheme is a Government programme which aims to help people get on the property ladder.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:13:00 +0000
Sleeve cable flytipped at Grey Lakes RSPB nature reserve
POLICE are trying to track down the person responsible for dumping a large amount of cable sleeve on an RSPB nature reserve.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:26:41 +0000
Four Covid deaths in Somerset in 24 hours
FIGURES released this afternoon show another four people with Covid-19 have died in the Somerset county council area in the latest 24-hour period.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:56:55 +0000
Increasing violence and abuse against South West ambulance staff
SOUTH Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is warning that anyone who assaults or abuses its staff could face prosecution.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:53:56 +0000
Appeal to find missing teenager Xue Lin
POLICE say the teenager has now been found.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:58:38 +0000
Light snow flurries predicted for Somerset
SOMERSET can expect some light snow into the afternoon today (Saturday).

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
More than 1,000 volunteers helping deliver Covid jabs in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council and the NHS have paid tribute to volunteers supporting Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000
Covid positive tests remain low in latest daily figures for Somerset
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset continues to remain low compared to previous weeks.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The TEN best films to watch on Valentine's Day - do you agree?
JUST in case you need a gentle reminder, it's Valenitine's Day tomorrow. Of course you knew.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:50:00 +0000
Plan to convert hairdresser into takeaway among latest Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are the latest planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 28 and February 3, 2021.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Ten activities for half-term during lockdown
IT can be challenging to keep children entertained during half-term at the best of times, let alone during a lockdown.



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