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Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Robert Brown becomes new chief executive of Sedgemoor District Council
A NEW chief executive is set to take over Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) today (February 1).

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:44:00 +0000
Somerset County Council runs activities for Children's Mental Health Week
AS part of Children's Mental Health Week, young people in Somerset have the chance to win a prize by expressing themselves.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:39:53 +0000
Six more coronavirus deaths in Somerset in 24-hours
SIX more people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 28 days, have died.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:07:37 +0000
This is why you may not have to pay council tax this month
Council tax is used to pay for local amenities such as local schools, rubbish collection, roads and street lighting. 

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:05:51 +0000
Martin Lewis shares simple tip that could save motorists hundreds
Martin Lewis is a source of financial advice to millions in the UK, sharing tips on his website and in his weekly newsletter.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Squibbers Way in Bridgwater wins big AGAIN at national awards
A PROJECT in Bridgwater has won another national award.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset NHS Trust reveals latest Covid-19 vaccination figures
NHS says vaccination programme in Somerset is "making very good progress" - despite only giving the jab to around half of those over 80s by January 21.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:58:06 +0000
Latest positive coronavirus tests and infection rates in Somerset
THERE has been nearly 500 new coronavirus cases in Somerset over the past two days - but infection rates are dropping.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:53:13 +0000
Renewed appeal to find Alan, from Bristol, who could be in Wells
A MAN who was reported missing over a week ago is thought to be wild camping in Wells.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:22:37 +0000
List of possible mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
HERE is a list of possible speed camera locations around Somerset if you're out and about this week:

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Court include:

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000
LETTER: ‘Please guard against coronavirus misinformation’
I AM writing to you to share concerns about the growth in misinformation campaign in our communities here in Somerset.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000
The latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 14 and 20, 2021.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Aldi explain how Mrs Hinch fans could save nearly £100 a year
Luckily for Mrs Hinch and her army of followers, budget supermarket chain Aldi swooped in to save the day and make a clean home more affordable.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
GREEN FOCUS: Why are pesticides bad news for bees and what can we do?
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have reacted with alarm to the UK government’s authorisation to use the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam on sugar beet crops in the east of England. But what are the facts?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:36:30 +0000
Government move to help pet owners find suitable homes
Tenants with “well-behaved” pets will be able to secure leases more easily with landlords no longer able to issue a blanket ban on pet owners.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'Star Count' research aims to combat light pollution
SOMERSET residents are being encouraged to take part in a nationwide 'Star Count' to record our view of the night sky.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:08:55 +0000
Somerset Covid-19 death toll passes 500 as 19 more people die in two days
THE total number of people in Somerset with Covid-19 who have died has now passed 500.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:57:15 +0000
Met office issues yellow weather warning for ice
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for ice in parts of Somerset.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Somerset worst hit area in UK - cybercrime study
SOMERSET has the most victims of cybercrime per 1,000 people throughout the whole of the UK, according to a new study.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cold and windy weather for Somerset this weekend
THIS weekend is set to be cold and windy, so make sure to wrap up warm.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Bishops Palace, Wells, start their Snowdrop Weekends
A PALACE in Somerset is set to begin their snowdrop trails this Saturday (January 30).

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000
LETTER: ‘I’m worried about the future of our NHS’
I CAN’T be the only person who’s feeling extremely worried about the future of our NHS.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
15 TV boxsets you should watch in lockdown
We’ve compiled some of the best,across a range of streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Now TV, Amazon Prime.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:52:47 +0000
Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Jason Manford to host new BBC quiz show Unbeatable
DO you fancy testing your knowledge in a new BBC quiz show hosted by Jason Manford?

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Steven Heard from Minehead makes 'metal heads' to thank key workers
A SOMERSET man has made colourful metal figurines to cheer up his town and thank key workers for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:18:14 +0000
MP James Heappey expresses concerns over travellers in Burnham-on-Sea
A SOMERSET MP has voiced his concerns about people travelling to Burnham-on-Sea during the coronavirus lockdown.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:54:03 +0000
Police appeal for wanted man Daniel Lewis from Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are asking the public to call 999 if they see wanted man Daniel Lewis.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Total of 264 positive Covid tests in Somerset, but infection rate has dropped
THE number of new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Somerset has gone back up again.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:16:39 +0000
Celeb Bake Off: Meet the A-list stars in this year's 'insane' line up
Famous faces include Hollywood actor James McAvoy, Star Wars star Daisy Ridley, Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall and TV presenter Stacey Dooley.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:15:18 +0000
Morrisons, Tesco and Boots issue urgent safety warning over product
In a statement the company responsible for the product told customers that they are taking this risk “very seriously”.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases from Taunton Magistrates Court
RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Court include:

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:55:00 +0000
Taunton Cider to appear in Southern Co-Op stores
A LOCAL cider producer will now have its products on the shelves of regional co-operative.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Works ongoing to build new facility at Secret World Wildlife Rescue
WORKS are ongoing to build a new environmental building at Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre to provide better facilities for injured wildlife.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:14:39 +0000
Ten Covid-19 patients die in one Somerset district in 24 hours
A SOMERSET district is mourning the deaths of ten Covid-19 patients in a single day.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:56:56 +0000
Somerset waste collections to start at 6am from February 1
RECYCLING and rubbish collections are set to start at 6am, as a high number of staff are isolating due to Covid-19.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:34:37 +0000
Police appeal following sexual assault claim in Weston-super-Mare
DETECTIVES investigating a reported sexual assault have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with their enquiries.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:29:00 +0000
Somerset passes 16,000 confirmed Covid cases, but infection rate drops
THE Covid-19 infection rate has dropped in all four Somerset district according to the latest seven-day rolling figures released by the Government.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:03:16 +0000
Green light for £87m surgical centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
THE funding for an £87million surgical centre at Musgrove Park Hospital has been approved.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:54:24 +0000
Contactless payment limit could rise to £100 - but is it safe?
The use of contactless payment technology has increased during the pandemic, particularly after the upper limit was increased from £30 to £45.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:53:37 +0000
When could pubs reopen? - latest hospitality support explained
Boris Johnson has said that lockdown is expected to ease in March, With the Prime Minister hoping to see schools reopen on March 8.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:43:42 +0000
Covid-19 related deaths in all four Somerset district for a second day
FOR the second consecutive day, people with Covid-19 have died in all four Somerset districts.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:03:04 +0000
Boris Johnson gives date when schools could possibly re-open
PRIME MINISTER Boris Johnson has announced that schools in England could possibly re-open from March 8.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:55:48 +0000
Hinkley C set to be delayed and costs could rise by £500million
HINKLEY Point C is set to be delayed and costs are likely to be £500million more than expected, according to EDF.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
CityFibre starts work in Weston-super-Mare
RESIDENTS in a Somerset town are set to become more connected as work begins on extending its full fibre network.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Here's how you can commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day in Somerset
'BE a light in the darkness' is this year's theme for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD).

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
McDonald's donates Christmas party funds to foodbanks
FIVE McDonald’s restaurants in Somerset donated money they would have spent on their Christmas parties to local foodbanks.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:55:35 +0000
You may need to vaccinate your pets against Covid-19
Coronavirus is capable of infecting a wide range of species, meaning there is a significant risk of transmission to humans through their pets.



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