SOMERSET was left reeling yesterday as dramatic downpours hit the county.

BELOW are the planning applications submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between June 17 and June 23, 2021.

WE'VE all heard of a 'face like thunder' - but one eagle-eyed reader has snapped a face IN the thunder today in Somerset.

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.

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.

THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west is rising.

TAPMOOR Farm is a traditional detached farmhouse that has been remodelled, extended and beautifully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

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.

A THIEF has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of burglary offences in Bridgwater.

RECYCLING crews will be working tomorrow (Saturday, July 3) to pick up missed recycling collections.

A BRIDGWATER man has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £2,100 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping.

NEW measures are to be introduced in a bid to save water in Somerset.

A NEW temporary chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 75 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

A MAIN road in Watchet is set to close for FIVE days - just as Covid-19 restrictions are set to end.

THE family of a man who died in a crash on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater has issued a tribute to a 'much-loved' father and husband.

BRIDGWATER Carnival will be before the eyes of the world at a special Royal event next summer.

SEDGEMOOR may seem a million miles from some of the world's largest defence manufacturers.

A POLICE officer who checked the details of a man she intended to go on A DATE with has been fired.

OFFICERS and staff said goodbye to Chief Constable Andy Marsh today (July 1).

MORE than seven MILLION vaccinations have been given out in the South West - with more than three million people who are fully vaccinated.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.

It's football season and it's time to make a MIND-BLOWING SAVE!

A NUMBER of people are due to appear in court this week after they refused to move their vehicles after summer solstice celebrations.

A PRIMARY school near Bridgwater has expanded its capacity by more that 200 pupils with a new £2.5m extension.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 164 over the weekend, official figures show.

RESIDENTS in Somerset are being asked to put their rubbish and recycling out by 6am.

A NEW energy recovery facility can be completed near the M5 following a decision by Somerset councillors.

THE Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at a Somerset hospital is set to close overnight for FOUR months due to 'safety concerns'.

OVER the past few months, there has been traffic chaos in certain areas of Somerset due to roadworks.

A SOMERSET charity has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers.

RETAILERS still selling peat-based compost are the latest target for campaigners hoping to eradicate the damaging practice of peat extraction.

A lane on the motorway is blocked after an early morning crash today.

A MAN, who is believed to be 27-years-old, sadly died after a crash on the M5 motorway yesterday (Saturday, June 27).

CONCERNED about the amount of litter on Bridgwater streets, two councillers set about finding out where the litter was orginating from.

A WELL-KNOWN organic dairy brand is hoping to tempt holidaymakers to Somerset, offering them something a bit more exciting than milk and yogurt.

THUNDERSTORMS are set to hit Somerset tomorrow (June 27).

A BRIDGWATER businesses has teamed up with a chard company to raise their profile in Somerset.

MORE than 20 people died and hundreds were seriously injured in road traffic collisions last year, figures for Avon and Somerset Constabulary show.

RAIN is headed for Somerset today and tomorrow.

LANDOWNERS are able to reap the rewards of a new rule regarding pop-up campsites this summer.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 10 and June 16, 2021.

A PERSON has died after a serious crash on the M5 this morning (June 26).

DOZENS of further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Sedgemoor, new figures reveal.

TWO lanes on the M5 motorway have now re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today (June 26).

A NEW fund to help farmers and land managers in the Quantock Hills has been announced.

A VACCINATION drop-in clinic in Cheddar has opened to residents in Somerset today (June 26).

THE M5 through Somerset remains closed this morning after a crash last night (June 25).

A PHOTO showing the safe distance vehicles should give when passing cyclists, has gone viral.