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Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:04:47 +0100
Clarks workers fear 'fire and rehire' at Somerset depot
SOMERSET shoe giant Clarks has been accused of attempting to “fire and rehire” workers by planning to reduce the terms and conditions for more than 100 employees at its distribution centres.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:33:12 +0100
Thousands fewer on furlough in Somerset in May, figures show
THOUSANDS fewer workers in Somerset were on furlough in May - but as the scheme starts to be wound down, the Government has been accused of acting too fast.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Number of cases of Delta variant on rise in Somerset
THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west is rising.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Million-pound farmhouse near Bridgwater goes on the market
TAPMOOR Farm is a traditional detached farmhouse that has been remodelled, extended and beautifully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sedgemoor releases tips to avoid noisy neighbour rows
AS the nation prepares to support the England team in tonight's Euro 2020 quarter final match, people are being urged to be good neighbours.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:46:28 +0100
Christopher Rost-Aldridge jailed for thefts in Somerset town
A THIEF has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of burglary offences in Bridgwater.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:23:09 +0100
Somerset wheelie bin arsonist Stephen Amesbury jailed
A NEIGHBOURLY dispute ended in crime when a wheelie bin was set on fire outside a Somerset home.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:44:59 +0100
Sarah Crew appointed temporary chief of Avon and Somerset Police
A NEW temporary chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:48:19 +0100
55 more Covid cases confirmed in Somerset
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 75 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:03:13 +0100
Bridgwater Carnival to star in global Royal event in 2022
BRIDGWATER Carnival will be before the eyes of the world at a special Royal event next summer.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:59:05 +0100
Pro-Palestine graffiti attack at Sedgemoor District Council
SEDGEMOOR may seem a million miles from some of the world's largest defence manufacturers.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:29:41 +0100
PC sacked after checking potential BOYFRIEND'S details on force computer
A POLICE officer who checked the details of a man she intended to go on A DATE with has been fired.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:27:04 +0100
Chief Constable Andy Marsh leaves Avon and Somerset Police
OFFICERS and staff said goodbye to Chief Constable Andy Marsh today (July 1).

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:14:55 +0100
St Bridget's Church in Brean accused of disposing of sentimental items
A CHURCH in Brean has been accused of disposing of sentimental items left in tribute at gravestones in the churchyard.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:11:45 +0100
Somerset pharmacies and vaccination centres where you can 'grab a jab'
MORE than seven MILLION vaccinations have been given out in the South West - with more than three million people who are fully vaccinated.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:21:04 +0100
Love is in the air for Jake and Liberty
AFTER the second installment of Love Island 2021 left some viewers feeling more than a little cheated, episode three made up for it in spades.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:37:39 +0100
Appeal to trace wanted Frazer Morgan of Weston super Mare
HAVE you seen Weston-super-Mare man Frazer Morgan?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:40:33 +0100
Another 55 Covid cases confirmed in Somerset
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Want to make a difference? Why you should consider social care for your next job
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen people reconsider what type of job they want, with 53% of UK workers planning to make changes to their careers in the next 12 months. With one of the reasons being a desire to make a difference to those in need, social ...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:29:37 +0100
Love Island's Jake Cornish sends mixed signals
IF you want the definition of "mixed signals" then Jake Cornish's behaviour in tonight's episode of Love Island pretty much sums it up.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset residents asked to put rubbish and recycling out before 6am
RESIDENTS in Somerset are being asked to put their rubbish and recycling out by 6am.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:35:53 +0100
More than 160 Covid cases recorded in Somerset over the weekend
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 164 over the weekend, official figures show.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:35:20 +0100
Love Islander Jake Cornish's toe fetish turns creepy
LOVE Island has only just kicked off, but one contestant may have already revealed a bit more about himself than many viewers could cope with.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:56:56 +0100
Liam Nicholl faces gun charges after incident in Weston
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and attempting to cause GBH after an incident in a Somerset town.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:04:31 +0100
Meet the cast of Love Island 2021
THE wait is finally over for fans of Love Island as the show returns tonight following a longer than normal break.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:45 +0100
Roadworks set to start across Somerset this week
OVER the past few months, there has been traffic chaos in certain areas of Somerset due to roadworks.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:09:00 +0100
Plan to extend mobile homes site near Bridgwater among latest applications
BELOW are the planning applications submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between June 17 and June 23, 2021.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:32:31 +0100
St Margaret's Hospice issues urgent appeal for Somerset volunteers
A SOMERSET charity has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:04:16 +0100
Lane closed on M5 between J24 and J23 after crash
A lane on the motorway is blocked after an early morning crash today.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Less rainfall in these Somerset seaside towns
THE driest seaside locations have been revealed and both of Somerset's biggest beach towns see less rainfall than the UK average.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Retailers asked to stop selling peat by end of 2021
RETAILERS still selling peat-based compost are the latest target for campaigners hoping to eradicate the damaging practice of peat extraction.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:15:13 +0100
Man dies after crash on M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater
A MAN, who is believed to be 27-years-old, sadly died after a crash on the M5 motorway yesterday (Saturday, June 27).

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:52:40 +0100
Family fun at Yeo Valley this summer
A WELL-KNOWN organic dairy brand is hoping to tempt holidaymakers to Somerset, offering them something a bit more exciting than milk and yogurt.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:18:31 +0100
Most popular Love Island contestants REVEALED
AS the excitement builds for the return of Love Island tomorrow, Somerset water engineer Jake Cornish must be wondering if he will make it to the end or get “dumped” from the show.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:16:37 +0100
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS are set to hit Somerset tomorrow (June 27).

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:15:10 +0100
FIGURES REVEALED: Road traffic collisions in Avon and Somerset
MORE than 20 people died and hundreds were seriously injured in road traffic collisions last year, figures for Avon and Somerset Constabulary show.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:59:30 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain in Somerset
RAIN is headed for Somerset today and tomorrow.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New rule helps Landowners make more from pop-up camping
LANDOWNERS are able to reap the rewards of a new rule regarding pop-up campsites this summer.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:55:00 +0100
PICTURES: Spectacular country home in Brent Knoll Somerset goes on the market
THIS spectacular country residence is set in the village of Brent Knoll, in fabulous surrounding grounds.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Latest Sedgemoor planning applications: Barn to be replaced with swimming pool
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 10 and June 16, 2021.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:52:30 +0100
Person dies and M5 still closed between Taunton and Bridgwater
A PERSON has died after a serious crash on the M5 this morning (June 26).

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:01:37 +0100
Covid-19 Delta variant cases in Sedgemoor
DOZENS of further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Sedgemoor, new figures reveal.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:08:17 +0100
Two lanes now open on M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater after crash
TWO lanes on the M5 motorway have now re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today (June 26).

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:49:13 +0100
'Grab a jab' clinic opens at Winchester Farm in Cheddar
A VACCINATION drop-in clinic in Cheddar has opened to residents in Somerset today (June 26).

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:15:49 +0100
M5 closed between Bridgwater and Taunton after crash
THE M5 through Somerset remains closed this morning after a crash last night (June 25).

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
GWR train carriage which sat in woods for decades is going up for auction...
A VICTORIAN train carriage, which has languished in a FIELD for nearly 100 years, is going up for auction - valued at a staggering £10,000.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset families appeal 180 SEND rulings
FAMILIES in Somerset applied to tribunals to overturn 180 council decisions on disabled children's education last year, figures reveal.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:58:05 +0100
Twist and Shout show brings spirit of Swinging Sixties to Somerset
THE Swinging Sixties will come alive when acclaimed theatre show Twist and Shout comes to Somerset next month.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:08:37 +0100
Stonewater organises art competition for Somerset residents
A HOUSING provider has launched an art competition for Somerset residents.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:43:57 +0100
Somerset walk-in covid vaccination sites for ‘Grab A Jab’ Weekend
PEOPLE are being invited to ‘Grab A Jab’ this weekend as NHS South West opens a record number of walk-in jabs sites.



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