ANOTHER large fire broke out in Bridgwater in the early hours of this morning (February 21).

A VAST collection of vintage radios, televisions, record players and other electronic items is hitting the right note with potential bidders before going up for auction.

BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 4 and 10, 2021.

THERE have been 83 positive coronavirus tests in all four Somerset districts in the last 24-hours.

THREE musicians and a singer - who have suffered from mental health issues - wrote and produced a song to raise funds for charity.

TWO people have been arrested after an attempted burglary in Weston-super-Mare this morning (February 19).

"RATS are on the rampage...invading abandoned offices and seeking refuge in people's homes"

THIS amazing world-first video shows the moment a Somerset wingsuit pilot jumped from the peak of Africa’s second highest mountain.

CENSUS Day will soon be upon us.

IF you are planning on popping out for a walk this weekend wrap up warm and take an umbrella with you as it could rain in Somerset.

SOMERSET has the second highest number of home-invading spring species of pests and insects in the UK, according to new research.

If you have bought any of the items mentioned, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

SOMERSET residents could be in with a chance of winning £100,000 off the mortgage of their new home, as part of a competition being run by a housebuilder.

THERE has been 53 new Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the last 24 hours.

AN ELDERLY woman had her handbag stolen by a man who pretend to be delivering her shopping.

NEARLY all those aged over 70 in Somerset have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

A GROUP of Somerset charities which provide free, confidential, and impartial advice on everything from money and employment to housing and relationships have been awarded a grant of £400,000 by Somerset County Council.

SOMERSET County Council has approved its annual budget with minimal opposition – including a nearly five per cent rise in council tax.

BORIS Johnson will pledge to donate the majority of surplus coronavirus vaccines to poorer nations as he tries to rally world leaders to work together on efforts to combat the pandemic.

A MAN in Yeovil was given a community order after he assaulted a police officer.

The top prize would beat the current record of £170 million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019.

Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

DOZENS of firefighters battling blaze at Bridgwater & Taunton College campus...

SOMERSET has seen 81 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the latest 24-hour figures issued this afternoon (Thursday).

A SHARP eyed person's actions have led to the arrest of suspect in the early hours of this morning (Thursday).

MORE than 4,000 laptops and tablets have been given to disadvantaged children in Somerset.

A MARRIED detective accused of sexually harassing a junior colleague insisted their relationship was consensual but he never fancied her.

A SOMERSET man has built the UK’s biggest mobile pub - but can’t take it anywhere due to Covid restrictions.

A SHED in Yeovil was completely destroyed in a fire last night (February 17).

THE number of positive Covid tests in Somerset has remained low in the latest 24-hour period.

A PUB in North Somerset could soon be catering for a rather younger clientele than before, with the prospect of it becoming a nursery.

A health minister said there is “work in progress”following reports that parents could be asked to test their children at home twice a week.

A surge in global energy commodity prices has raised the cost of sourcing gas from the wholesale market, leading to an increase in the cap.

Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

A new, free-to-use tool launched by Wessex Water can help you save money on your water bills, claim free water saving devices for your home and raise money for local charities.

SOMERSET has seen nine Covid-19 related deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

THE chairman of Somerset County Council has announced that he has cancer.

FARMERS are being invited to bid in Somerset’s biggest ever auction for works to reduce flooding, boost agriculture and improve the environment.

THERE were just 42 positive Covid-19 tests in the whole of Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Sky has confirmed it will be increasing the cost of a number of TV and broadband services from April 1 2021.

The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday even, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

EasyJet has announced a “protection promise” allowing customers to change details of their booking amid new travel rules in the UK.

Tesco say it is working to reverse the double transactions promising to refund all affected customers within a day.

Customers who have purchased packs with the affected use-by dates should not consume the product and dispose of the contents.

TWO men - who were involved in the supply of heroin and cocaine across the South West - have been jailed.

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'.

A WOMAN accused of murdering her husband is due to make a second court appearance today (Tuesday).

A GIRL was helped by the Coastguard and paramedics after her foot became impaled on a piece of driftwood.

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.

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.