THE largest housing provider in the South West has joined forces with a leading UK home builder to complete one of the first modular homes developments in the region.

MORE than 500 trees will soon be planted on the Mendip Hills.

THE M5 motorway has now re-opened following a crash involving a HGV yesterday (March 13).

AS many families start to receive Covid-19 self test kits, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has issued advice on how to dispose of them safely.

Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find at Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

BRIDGWATER’S historic docks, arts centre and road network could all receive a much-needed shot in the arm under town centre regeneration proposals.

THE M5 motorway is closed both ways between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 25 (Taunton) due to a serious traffic incident.

THE northbound carriageway on the M5 between junction 26 and 25 remains closed following a crash this morning (March 13).

THERE were 37 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours, according to the latest figures.

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A MAN from Worle has donated plasma for the 20th time to help with Covid research - and become the highest donor in the South West of England.

THERE have been more than 40 positive Covid-19 tests in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours.

Customers are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought from major UK supermarkets.

Prince William admitted the brothers had not spoken since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.

SOMERSET-BASED estate agent Roderick Thomas has reported a surge in sales since the start of the year, with demand from overseas buyers booming.

MORE than 255,000 Covid-19 vaccinations have been given to Somerset residents.

TWO organisations in Somerset are teaming up to help protect wildlife in local churchyards.

Concerns have been raised  over the accuracy of Lateral flow (or 'rapid') tests being used in schools.

Customers can book tables on their local pub’s website from Friday March 26.

SHOPPERS in Burnham-on-Sea will now be able to recycle cling film, crisp packets and salad bags at Tesco.

THE Covid rate of infection in one Somerset district has dipped below 20 people in 100,000 of population.

A MARIE Curie supporter unable to undertake street collection at present is instead raising funds for the charity through a walking challenge.

MOTORISTS are being warned of road closures during major repairs on two important roads starting on Monday.

PEOPLE will be able to get a taste of local regional food and drink when eat:Taunton returns to the county town.

HEALTH and care workers have been on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19 for a year.

YOU can now recycle crisp packets and bread bags at some Tesco stores in Somerset.

RIVAL campaigns to shake up local government in Somerset have locked horns over a new report.

"HIS enthusiasm and dedication led to what we have now – thank you so much Bill."

POLICE have appealed to the public to help identify two men following a burglary in Somerset.

TWO precious assets are set to be returned to the local community.

A FORMER 19th century guesthouse in Somerset has been sold to a local couple who already have the business in their blood.

Figures found that almost three in five health and social care workers suffered a mental health problem.

CHILDREN returned to school on Monday, March 8, after more than two months of home schooling during the Covid-19 lockdown.

A TAUNTON born woman has found her dream vocation at a company in Sedgemoor.

A MAN charged with drug possession with intent to supply in Somerset and Suffolk has been jailed.

THERE were just 16 positive Covid tests across Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

POLICE have today (Wednesday) raided a suspected cannabis farm taking up three floors of a building.

HIGHBRIDGE-based manufacturer Offsite Solutions has won two contracts totalling £3.5million by main contractor Willmott Dixon to supply bathroom pods for a £78m regeneration scheme in Birmingham.

HUMANISTS in the Taunton area are urging all non-religious people to tick the 'No Religion' box in the Census on March 21.

RESIDENTS in Somerset are in for a windy few days.

A SOMERSET district has seen just four positive Covid tests in the past three days.

It was announced Piers Morgan was leaving the show after he made inflammatory comments about the Duchess of Sussex.

VOTERS in Sedgemoor are being urged to register in time to have their say in May's elections.

A SPECIAL constable who slashed her partner's car tyre and asked a colleague not to report it would have been sacked if she hadn't resigned, a misconduct hearing has concluded.

THE Vicar Of Dibley actor Trevor Peacock has died at the age of 89.

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The news sparked reaction on Twitter not least from Morgan’s Breakfast show rival Dan Walker, who cheekily invited Piers onto the show.

Chadwick Boseman has been nominated for best leading actor for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, his final role before his death last year.

The controversial GMB host walked off set in the middle of a heated exchange with co-star Alex Beresford.

The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.