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Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Knoll Community Shop building up for sale
A BUILDING which houses an 'emergency' community shop is up for sale.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:55:00 +0000
'Phenomenal' watch - worth £20,000 - found in a SOCK DRAWER at remote Dorset cottage
A CONFIRMATION present found in a sock drawer at a remote cottage is estimated to be worth a staggering £20,000.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:12:40 +0000
Npower scrap app after customer bank details exposed
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Action Fraud have been informed of the incident.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:13:45 +0000
NHS prescription price hike - how much you’ll have to pay
The hike comes after the price was increased for the previous three years.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:58:15 +0000
Latest coronavirus figures for four Somerset districts
THERE have been just under 50 new Covid-19 cases in all four Somerset Districts in the past 24-hours.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:45:36 +0000
Charlie Bigham's in Dulcote, creates 20 jobs in Somerset
A PREPARED meals business is expanding after a successful year - despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:15:12 +0000
Puriton home shut for three months in bid to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour
A THREE-MONTH closure order has been granted against a property in Puriton in a bid to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:37:42 +0000
Latest cases at North Somerset Magistrates' Court
A MAN from Weston-super-Mare was given multiple 10 week concurrent prison sentences, suspended for 12 months, for a variety of offences related to producing and supplying tobacco and cigarettes.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:12:31 +0000
RNLI on the search for lifeguards to work on Somerset beaches
THE RNLI is on the search for new lifeguards to spend a season working on two Somerset beaches.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:54:00 +0000
Jacob Rees-Mogg insists that Somerset - not Yorkshire - is 'God's own country'
SOMERSET Member of Parliament Jacob Rees-Mogg has rejected the belief that Yorkshire is 'God’s own country'.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:01:12 +0000
NHS waiting lists at 20-year high - what are your rights?
Healthcare waiting lists in the UK are now longer than they have been for about 20 years.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:59:51 +0000
Rules for getting married in England, according to Boris Johnson's road map
The Prime Minister has offered engaged couples clarity following his announcement, here is all you need to know.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:47:32 +0000
More new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in four Somerset districts
THERE have been 41 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the last 24-hours.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:30:21 +0000
Footage shows moment man discovered an OWL in his chimney
THIS footage shows the moment a man who heard noises in his chimney for five days discovered the culprit - a large OWL.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest coronavirus cases in four Somerset districts
THERE have been 39 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the last 24-hours.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:28:54 +0000
Somerset County Council elections delayed until 2022
ONE result of the consultation being launched into creating a unitary authority in Somerset is in local elections.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:15:55 +0000
Have your say over plans to scrap Somerset councils for unitary authority
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over once-in-a-lifetime plans which could change the way public services are delivered in Somerset.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:26:30 +0000
Poundland in Bridgwater re-opens after pandemic 'hibernation'
A BARGAIN store in Somerset is set to re-open on Friday (February 26).

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
National Lottery win for Weston-super-Mare couple
A FACTORY worker from North Somerset, who has always been convinced he’d win big on The National Lottery, is tickled pink that he can finally open the bottle of bubbly he’s been saving for when his numbers came up - becoming Weston-super-Mare's s...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:08:52 +0000
Reopening of schools could raise R number to around 1, warns expert
Some have expressed concern that, if schools open too soon, the rate of virus transmission could begin to rise once again.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:08:33 +0000
Arrest after Avon and Somerset Police receive 480 reports of Covid-19 breaches over weekend
AVON and Somerset Police received more than 480 reports of suspected Covid-19 regulation breaches over the weekend.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:24:52 +0000
Sedgemoor District Council budget approved - including 3.02% tax rise
THE average council tax bill for Sedgemoor residents will rise by £5 in the year from April - a 3.02 per cent increase.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
St Peter and All Hallows Church, West Huntspill, given £15,000 of funding
A WEST Huntspill Church has been awarded £15,000 to help fund essential repairs to its roof.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:24:52 +0000
Nearly 80 new coronavirus cases recorded in latest 24 hour period
THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 79.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:14:06 +0000
Boris Johnson to unveil plan to end lockdown in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce his plan to end lockdown in England this evening.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:53:33 +0000
Cinemas in Somerset who received grants thanks to Culture Recovery Fund
SIX cinemas in Somerset have received more than £300k from the Culture Recovery Fund.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:26:43 +0000
Families with memorials offered a year free thanks to Sedgemoor Crematorium
FAMILIES with memorials at a crematorium are being offered a extra year free because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:12:03 +0000
Crews tackle 'deliberate' barn fire in Cossington near Bridgwater
ANOTHER 'deliberate' fire was started near Bridgwater yesterday evening (February 21).

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest coronavirus figures in four Somerset districts
THERE have been 53 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours - and sadly four deaths.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:19:24 +0000
Aerosmith self-confirm for Glastonbury Festival 2022
AS unlikely as it seems, US rockers Aerosmith look to be the first act to self-confirm for next year's Glastonbury Festival.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:14:37 +0000
Boris Johnson's road map 'leaked' ahead of press conference - key details
People will be eager to hear Boris Johnson’s plans to end lockdown in England as details started to emerge late on Sunday night.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:28:02 +0000
6 things Boris Johnson could say when he outlines 'road map' to end lockdown
He urged people to be “both optimistic but also patient” ahead of announcing plans saying, “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:18:35 +0000
Police say Stretcholt fire not treated as arson
POLICE have said the Stretcholt fire is not "currently being treated as arson".

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:44:27 +0000
Large property fire in Stretcholt, Bridgwater, this morning
ANOTHER large fire broke out in Bridgwater in the early hours of this morning (February 21).

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:46:53 +0000
The Parking Lot Social comes to Bristol Airport for Easter
A DRIVE-IN Easter tour is coming to Bristol this April.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Council rejected calls for Somerset to take part in future trial of universal basic income
SOMERSET County Council has rejected calls from opposition councillors for the county to take part in a future trial of universal basic income (UBI).

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Lawyer's warning to couples to avoid horrors of TV drama Finding Alice
ITV’S latest television drama Finding Alice has been a necessary diversion during these endless winter weeks of lockdown, but it has also provided a useful warning about the far-reaching consequences of a person’s sudden death, particularly wh...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:55:00 +0000
PICTURES: Amazing collection of audio visual tech going under the hammer
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.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:50:00 +0000
20 homes on farm shop site among latest Sedgemoor planning applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 4 and 10, 2021.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:48:32 +0000
Married At First Sight is looking for UK singletons - how to apply
The Australian version of the show has proved a hit and now TV producers are looking for single Brits to take part in the next UK series.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:47:45 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how much you should be paying into your pension each year
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:40:08 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:24:25 +0000
Latest coronavirus cases in all four Somerset districts
THERE have been 83 positive coronavirus tests in all four Somerset districts in the last 24-hours.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:01:29 +0000
Watch: Musicians write song to raise money for Mind in Somerset
THREE musicians and a singer - who have suffered from mental health issues - wrote and produced a song to raise funds for charity.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary in Weston-super-Mare
TWO people have been arrested after an attempted burglary in Weston-super-Mare this morning (February 19).

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:07:48 +0000
Increased rat population in Somerset says pest controller
"RATS are on the rampage...invading abandoned offices and seeking refuge in people's homes"

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Somerset wingsuit pilot jumped from peak of Africa’s second highest mountain
THIS amazing world-first video shows the moment a Somerset wingsuit pilot jumped from the peak of Africa’s second highest mountain.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
What you need to know ahead of Census 2021 next month
CENSUS Day will soon be upon us.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Wet weekend ahead for Somerset
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.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Somerset has most spring pests outside of London, Cleanipedia research reveals
SOMERSET has the second highest number of home-invading spring species of pests and insects in the UK, according to new research.



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