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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:42:11 +0000
Piers Morgan explains why he stormed off set following Alex Beresford GMB clash
The controversial GMB host walked off set in the middle of a heated exchange with co-star Alex Beresford.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:41:33 +0000
This is when driving lessons will resume in England - and why driving tests are delayed
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:17:49 +0000
'Unexplained death' of man in West Quay, Bridgwater
POLICE are investigating the sudden "unexplained death" of a man in Bridgwater yesterday evening (Sunday).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:35:33 +0000
Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day celebrations called off
ONE of North Somerset's "flagship events" will not take place this summer, due to continuing Covid-19 restrictions.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:56:12 +0000
Somerset pupils return to school after Covid-19 lockdown
PUPILS across Somerset are set to return to school today (March 8) after the coronavirus lockdown.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:27 +0000
Jamie Kingscott's photo of starling murmuration around his car
THIS incredible picture of thousands of starlings flying around was taken by an ecologist who was forced to stop his car on his way to work.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:32:34 +0000
Celebrating Bridgwater business owners on International Women's Day
THREE women in Bridgwater have been sharing their experiences of the pandemic in support of International Women’s Day (March 8).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:34:07 +0000
Major roadworks starting around Somerset today
MAJOR roadworks starting in Somerset today (Monday) include:

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:06:36 +0000
Dr Rob Hart Somerset's new children’s services assistant director – inclusion
SOMERSET has announced that Dr Rob Hart has been appointed as its new children’s services assistant director – inclusion.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:12:41 +0000
Harry and Meghan interview - The revelations
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have plunged the monarchy into a crisis, accusing an unnamed royal of racism, suggesting the family were jealous of Meghan and revealing how she contemplated taking her own life while pregnant.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:56:12 +0000
Temporary speed camera locations in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced where the force's mobile speed cameras will be sited at various times during the coming week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:39:47 +0000
Car bursts into flames at Junction 14 of M5
THIS is the scene that greeted motorists travelling north up the M5 yesterday lunchtime (Sunday).

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for 38 homes approved in Wedmore
SOMERSET'S most expensive village will soon get some new affordable homes – despite concerns that they will not meet local need.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:26:27 +0000
The Covid restrictions being lifted from tomorrow
NEW rules allowing people to meet up outside with ONE other person come into effect from tomorrow (Monday).

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:26:53 +0000
Just ONE positive Covid test in 24 hours in one Somerset district
THE Covid-19 infection rate in all four Somerset districts has now dropped to below 60 people per 100,000 population.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:01:09 +0000
LETTER: NHS 1pc pay rise 'quite wrong'
So, the NHS has been offered a derisory 1% pay rise and public service workers a pay freeze. This should come as no surprise to anyone. We all know that despite the false adulation by our Prime Minister the Tories resent money being paid to the Pu...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:44:10 +0000
Death of Radoslaw Lewandowski, of Manor Road, Yeovil, 'not suspicious'
POLICE say they are not treating as suspicious the death of a 22-year-old Somerset man.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:25:10 +0000
Umbrella-busting weather on its way for Somerset - heavy rain, strong winds and hail
BRACE yourselves for some pretty awful weather in a couple of days time.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:09:27 +0000
Covidiots fined for travelling to Brean from Bristol
POLICE have issued more fines to people who ignored their pleas to stay away from a Somerset beach.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New managing director for Mama Bear's Nursery and Pre-School group
A NEW managing director (MD) has been appointed at a nursery and pre-school organisation.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:50:00 +0000
17 new homes in Bridgwater among latest planning applications
THE following planning applications were submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between February 18 and 24, 2021.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000
ENVIRONMENT COLUMN: Coastal awards and other projects launched for Somerset youngsters
THE Somerset Wildlife Trust, HPC CIM funded Somerset Brilliant Coast team, is currently working in partnership the ‘Litter Free Coast and Sea Somerset’ (hosted by the Severn Estuary Partnership and funded by Wessex Water) and with the Carymoor...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Art First project seeks to brighten up Sedgemoor buses
SOMERSET artists have been tasked with brightening up Sedgemoor's buses - and they are looking for the public to get involved, too.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:25:47 +0000
Almost two-thirds of latest new confirmed Somerset Covid cases in one district
ALMOST two-thirds of the new confirmed Covid-19 cases reported in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period were in one district.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:08:00 +0000
Appeal to find missing Worle man Roger, aged 81
POLICE say Roger has now been found safe and well.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:20:29 +0000
More than 80 people travel to Brean over a weekend
PEOPLE are being urged not to travel to Brean after scores of people descended on the area last weekend.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:43:13 +0000
BBC Points West's Ali Vowles returns to work after Covid
BBC Points West reporter Ali Vowles has returned to work this morning (Saturday) after being laid low with Covid-19.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000
DO YOU AGREE? The EIGHT best places to live in Somerset
WE'RE a lucky lot living in such a beautiful county as Somerset.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:37:09 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates across Somerset
THE latest daily Covid-19 figures show there were 30 positive tests in Somerset in a 24-hour period.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Westonzoyland's Musgrove Willows wins Rural Business Award
A SOMERSET-BASED company has been named one of the best businesses in rural Britain, in winning a Rural Business Award.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases from Taunton Magistrates' Court
A WOMAN in Bridgwater has been fined for possession of a class A drug.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Greenslade Taylor Hunt reacts to Rishi Sunak's budget announcement
WHEN Rishi Sunak announced the Budget for 2021 this week, he said the stamp duty holiday would now be until the end of June (rather than the end of March).

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:55:00 +0000
Harry Potter franchise in top spot in World Book Day film poll
THE Harry Potter film franchise certainly cast a spell on South West cinema-goers, as the region has voted the magical movies as the greatest screen adaptations of all time.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:19:00 +0000
Radoslaw Lewandowski dies after being found injured in house in Manor Road, Yeovil
A MAN who was found with serious injuries in a Somerset town has died in hospital.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:37:00 +0000
Covid death toll hits 200 in one Somerset district
THE number of people who have died with Covid-19 has hit 200 in one Somerset district.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:18:21 +0000
Covid-19 R rate in Somerset and the region shrinks
THE ' R rate' - which indicates how fast the Covid-19 virus is spreading - continues to fall across the South West, according to figures released today (Friday).

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:26:00 +0000
Arrest following fatal crash on A367 near Peasedown St John
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman died in a three-car crash on a main Somerset road.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:47:11 +0000
Phone fraudsters con Somerset woman in her 90s out of significant amount of cash
A WOMAN in her 90s was conned out of a significant amount of money by a fraudster posing as a police officer.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:08:02 +0000
Plummer’s Lane (B3135) near Cheddar to reopen as diseased trees removed
A ROAD near Cheddar is set to reopen today (March 5) after behind closed for nearly a month.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to turn Rookery Manor into residential development
PLANS have been submitted to turn a wedding venue in the heart of Somerset into a residential development.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:19:35 +0000
Mendip, Sedgemoor and South Somerset to receive support after Budget announcement
SOMERSET districts have been identified as priority places to receive support, announced Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset district where Covid infection rate plummets below 40 cases per 100,000 people
THERE were 45 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:48:00 +0000
Latest cases from North Somerset Magistrates' Court
A MAN from Weston-super-Mare has been jailed for 12 weeks, for assaulting two police constables.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:48:01 +0000
Union threatens industrial action over pay rise for NHS staff
The Government sparked fresh anger on Friday when it defended its call for pay to be pegged at 1 per cent.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:15:50 +0000
Children should have the right to speak to doctors without parents, guidance says
Current NHS guidance for parents states that once children reach the age of 16, they can agree to examination or treatment just like adults.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:14:12 +0000
If you have kids at school your entire household will have two Covid tests a week
Schools across England will welcome back pupils following months of remote learning on Monday.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:00:25 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival Concerts cancelled due to coronavirus
ORGANISERS have made the decision to cancel this year's Bridgwater Carnival Concerts.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:24:53 +0000
WORLD BOOK DAY 2021: Send us your brilliant pictures
HAVE your children been getting dressed up for World Book Day today (Thursday)? If so, then send us a snap! We know celebrations may not be the same this year, but we still want to help celebrate your children’s love of reading even during lockd...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:43:51 +0000
Police say missing 84-year-old man from Somerset FOUND
POLICE have expressed concern for the welfare of an 84-year-old man who went missing earlier today (Thursday).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:11 +0000
The Somerset pubs getting ready to re-open on April 12
SOMERSET'S pubs and restaurants with outside areas are getting ready to open up again in just over a month following the easing of lockdown measures.



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