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Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
130 homes approved for A38 Taunton Road, North Petherton
DETAILED plans for 130 new homes near Bridgwater have been approved – despite councillors complaining that existing traffic problems on the A38 have not been adequately addressed.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:43:13 +0000
BBC Points West's Ali Vowles returns to work after Covid
BBC Points West reporter Ali Vowles has returned to work this morning (Saturday) after being laid low with Covid-19.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000
DO YOU AGREE? The EIGHT best places to live in Somerset
WE'RE a lucky lot living in such a beautiful county as Somerset.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:37:09 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates across Somerset
THE latest daily Covid-19 figures show there were 30 positive tests in Somerset in a 24-hour period.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Westonzoyland's Musgrove Willows wins Rural Business Award
A SOMERSET-BASED company has been named one of the best businesses in rural Britain, in winning a Rural Business Award.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases from Taunton Magistrates' Court
A WOMAN in Bridgwater has been fined for possession of a class A drug.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Greenslade Taylor Hunt reacts to Rishi Sunak's budget announcement
WHEN Rishi Sunak announced the Budget for 2021 this week, he said the stamp duty holiday would now be until the end of June (rather than the end of March).

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:55:00 +0000
Harry Potter franchise in top spot in World Book Day film poll
THE Harry Potter film franchise certainly cast a spell on South West cinema-goers, as the region has voted the magical movies as the greatest screen adaptations of all time.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:19:00 +0000
Radoslaw Lewandowski dies after being found injured in house in Manor Road, Yeovil
A MAN who was found with serious injuries in a Somerset town has died in hospital.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for 354 homes south of Quantock Road in Bridgwater approved
COUNCILLORS have passed plans for more than 350 new homes in Bridgwater – but have insisted a proposed new junction on the A39 be completed first.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:37:00 +0000
Covid death toll hits 200 in one Somerset district
THE number of people who have died with Covid-19 has hit 200 in one Somerset district.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:18:21 +0000
Covid-19 R rate in Somerset and the region shrinks
THE ' R rate' - which indicates how fast the Covid-19 virus is spreading - continues to fall across the South West, according to figures released today (Friday).

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:11:00 +0000
The Cobblestones pub in Bridgwater part of Music Venue Trust campaign
A BRIDGWATER music venue has been deemed as being in imminent danger of permanent closure.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:26:00 +0000
Arrest following fatal crash on A367 near Peasedown St John
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman died in a three-car crash on a main Somerset road.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:47:11 +0000
Phone fraudsters con Somerset woman in her 90s out of significant amount of cash
A WOMAN in her 90s was conned out of a significant amount of money by a fraudster posing as a police officer.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:08:02 +0000
Plummer’s Lane (B3135) near Cheddar to reopen as diseased trees removed
A ROAD near Cheddar is set to reopen today (March 5) after behind closed for nearly a month.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:51:52 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival Concerts cancelled due to coronavirus
ORGANISERS have made the decision to cancel this year's Bridgwater Carnival Concerts.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to turn Rookery Manor into residential development
PLANS have been submitted to turn a wedding venue in the heart of Somerset into a residential development.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:19:35 +0000
Mendip, Sedgemoor and South Somerset to receive support after Budget announcement
SOMERSET districts have been identified as priority places to receive support, announced Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset district where Covid infection rate plummets below 40 cases per 100,000 people
THERE were 45 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:48:01 +0000
Union threatens industrial action over pay rise for NHS staff
The Government sparked fresh anger on Friday when it defended its call for pay to be pegged at 1 per cent.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:15:50 +0000
Children should have the right to speak to doctors without parents, guidance says
Current NHS guidance for parents states that once children reach the age of 16, they can agree to examination or treatment just like adults.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:14:12 +0000
If you have kids at school your entire household will have two Covid tests a week
Schools across England will welcome back pupils following months of remote learning on Monday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:24:53 +0000
WORLD BOOK DAY 2021: Send us your brilliant pictures
HAVE your children been getting dressed up for World Book Day today (Thursday)? If so, then send us a snap! We know celebrations may not be the same this year, but we still want to help celebrate your children’s love of reading even during lockd...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:43:51 +0000
Police say missing 84-year-old man from Somerset FOUND
POLICE have expressed concern for the welfare of an 84-year-old man who went missing earlier today (Thursday).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:56:37 +0000
Robert Blake Science College, Bridgwater, plans to take over Elmwood buildings
A BRIDGWATER secondary school will soon be able to expand and accommodate up to 300 new pupils.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:11 +0000
The Somerset pubs getting ready to re-open on April 12
SOMERSET'S pubs and restaurants with outside areas are getting ready to open up again in just over a month following the easing of lockdown measures.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:57:21 +0000
Four men charged after county lines investigation in London and Bridgwater
FOUR men are due in court today (March 4) after being charged with drug supply offences.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:04:20 +0000
Covid infection rates across Somerset fall again
THERE were just 29 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:54:05 +0000
Missing 14-year-old Niamh from Monkton Heathfield found 'safe and well'
AVON and Somerset Police say 14-year-old Niamh, who went missing from her home in Monkton Heathfield, has now been found safe and well.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Avon and Somerset special PC 'slashed partner's tyre'
A SPECIAL police constable with the Avon and Somerset force slashed her partner's car tyres to stop them leaving home, it is alleged.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:24:08 +0000
Over 1,000 Sainsbury's employees face job losses amid restructuring
It comes a week after rival Asda announced consultations with around 5,000 staff amid its own major shake-up of office operations.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:23:14 +0000
Four Covid-19 skin conditions everyone should know about
A recent study found that for 17% of COVID-19 patients with multiple symptoms, skin rashes were the first symptom to appear.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:18:01 +0000
Covid-19 deaths recorded in all four Somerset districts in 24 hours
SADLY people with Covid-19 died in all four Somerset districts in the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:20:25 +0000
Woman dies in two-car crash on A367 at Dunkerton Hill, near Peasedown St John
A WOMAN has died following a crash involving two cars on a Somerset road this morning (Wednesday).

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:45:34 +0000
Harry Sowerby, of Hemyock, fined for attacking another man
AN 80-year-old man has been hit with a £2,231 bill after attacking another man.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:55:06 +0000
Live blog: Rishi Sunak delivers budget to parliament
RISHI Sunak is expected to reveal his plans to help the country's economy recover from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:43:46 +0000
Crews tackle straw chopper on fire in Holford, Somerset
CREWS tackled a straw chopper on fire in Holford this morning (March 3).

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:25:48 +0000
Police appeal for information about wanted man from Somerset
POLICE are asking the public to call 999 if they see a wanted man from Somerset.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:27:05 +0000
Albert Goodman launches competition for small businesses in Somerset
A SOUTH West accountant firm are offering a support package to help small businesses in Somerset.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:04:31 +0000
Budget 2021: The key points you may have missed in Rishi Sunak's speech
Rishi Sunak revealed plans to help the country’s economy recover from the unprecedented financial impact of the coronavirus health crisis

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:45:17 +0000
Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, Barclays and HSBC back government 'mortgage guarantee'
The Government will offer to take on some of the risk of low deposit loans, meaning lenders would have some protection from potential losses.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:25:23 +0000
No rise in income tax, national insurance, or VAT, Rishi Sunak confirms
The Chancellor said he did not believe it would be right to increase the rates of tax on working people.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:07:12 +0000
Universal Credit uplift extended and a higher minimum wage for workers
The move comes as Rishi Sunak said it will take the UK and the whole world a “long time to recover from this extraordinary economic situation”.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:49:23 +0000
Watch live: Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement
All eyes will be on Mr Sunak's plans to protect jobs as restrictions continue after nearly a year since the first national lockdown.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:40:57 +0000
Budget 2021: what Rishi Sunak is likely to say today
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s spring Budget, including what could be announced.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:04:52 +0000
Contactless payment limit going up to £100
Mr Sunak is expected to start his speech at around 12.30pm today, immediately after Prime Minister’s Questions.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Town Football Club reveals stadium redevelopment plans
BRIDGWATER Town Football Club has taken the next step towards becoming a "landmark destination" for football and the wider community.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:51:25 +0000
Watch: Arrests made in Bridgwater after drugs investigation
FOUR people were arrested in Bridgwater for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:22:50 +0000
Marked drop in Covid infection rates across Somerset - but sadly another death
THE Covid-19 infection rate across Somerset has fallen noticeably in the latest figures released this afternoon (Tuesday).



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