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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:01:50 +0000
Appeal for missing Weston-super-Mare man Daniel
POLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a Somerset man who has gone missing without any money or his phone.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Driving offences in Taunton Magistrates' Courts
A MOTORIST caught behind the wheel three times while disqualified and suspected of drink or drug driving has been jailed for 26 weeks.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:10:28 +0000
All adults could be asked to test themselves twice a week for Covid
More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:50:00 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea BASC Ground opens as Covid vaccination centre
BURNHAM-ON-SEA'S BASC Ground opened as a Covid-19 vaccination centre last Friday (March 19), delivering just short of 800 jabs over the weekend.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:38:57 +0000
Was 'sonic boom' in Somerset caused by a METEOR?
SCIENTISTS believe they have explained the cause of a 'sonic boom' heard across Somerset over the weekend.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:09:58 +0000
Penelope Jackson to face murder trial over death of husband
A WOMAN is to face trial later this year accused of murdering her husband.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:09:05 +0000
Penelope Jackson to face murder trial over death of husband
A WOMAN is to face trial later this year accused of murdering her husband.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:53:21 +0000
Just two positive Covid tests in one day in Somerset West and Taunton
SOMERSET recorded a total of 40 positive Covid-19 tests in the latest 24-hour figures.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:10:37 +0000
Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures in Somerset
NEARLY all Somerset residents aged 55 and over have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:48:41 +0000
Just four positive Covid tests in 48 hours in Somerset West and Taunton
THE Covid-19 pandemic continued its downward trend in Somerset over the weekend.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:05:45 +0000
Where police are siting mobile speed cameras in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced there will be mobile speed camera checks in the following locations during the week commencing today (Monday, March 22).

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
A MAN appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court on March 15 for drink driving.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:56:02 +0000
Glastonbury Festival organisers submit plan for Worthy Farm campsite and two-day event THIS YEAR
THE site of the Glastonbury Festival could soon be open to campers - even when the event is NOT running - and also plans to hold up to two days of music THIS YEAR.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:19:07 +0000
Milestones in the year since we first went into lockdown
Here are some of the UK's biggest milestones in the year since we first went into lockdown.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:09 +0000
Piers Morgan aims fresh dig at Meghan Markle amid early wedding claims
The duchess said that she and Harry had a secret ceremony with the Archbishop of Canterbury in their “backyard” three days before their royal wedding.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:36:18 +0000
BIG BANG THEORIES: Mystery over cause of yesterday's massive 'sonic boom' in Somerset
SPECULATION is rife over what caused a mystery 'sonic boom' that shook Somerset yesterday (Saturday).

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
A MAN appeared in Taunton Magistrates' Court on March 15 and was found guilty of harassment.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:50:00 +0000
Plan for swimming pool and play area at Alstone Court riding centre
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 4 and March 10, 2021.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:45:00 +0000
Lionel Edwards painting returns to Taunton for auction
A PAINTING sold at auction in Taunton 20 years ago is returning to the same saleroom to go under the hammer once again.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:22:37 +0000
Here are the new rules for people shielding from 1 April
More than 3.7m people in England can stop shielding on 1 April - new rules at a glance

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
COLUMN: 'A great business Budget - but not for South West'
WORKING together, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Somerset Chamber of Commerce and the wider chamber network secured several important achievements for businesses in the 2021 Budget.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
High winds and peaceful views: Somerset Camera Club pictures
BELOW are our pick of pictures from the Somerset Camera Club for the week of March 15, 2021.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:33:08 +0000
Man was doing 122mph on M5 after getting a HAIRCUT
A MAN has been arrested after officers stopped a car driving at 122mph on the M5 - after GETTING A HAIRCUT IN WALES, police said.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:05:00 +0000
Sailor’s Rolex bought at the NAAFI is now worth £10,000!
A WRISTWATCH bought new by a sailor whilst serving on a ship at Singapore is expected to sell for more than £10,000 at auction.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Court
A WOMAN from Frome has been fined £83 for speeding in Bath last January.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Council pays £450k for Costa outlet in Glastonbury B&Q car park
A SOMERSET council is to pay a private contractor up to £450,000 to build a new Costa Coffee outlet as part of its commercial investment programme.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Lyra Cole, 7, from Highbridge, to release third single to raise money for In Charley's Memory
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl is raising money for a mental health charity by releasing her third single.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:28:25 +0000
Firefighters called to tackle chimney fire in Mill Lane, Spaxton
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chiney blaze in a village near Bridgwater last night (March 19).

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
The Covid roadmap back to normality
IF everything goes to plan, it's just possible that things will be back to near normality in three months' time.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:32:25 +0000
Covid infection rates in Somerset fluctuate slightly as another patient dies from the virus
THE Covid-19 infection rate in Somerset has seen slight fluctuations in the latest figures.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:57:18 +0000
Four pupils and two staff test positive for Covid at Weare Academy First School, Axbridge
THREE year groups at a Somerset school have been sent home this week due to a number of cases of Covid among pupils and staff.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:51:00 +0000
eat:Festivals recognised at Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards
THE Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Award winners have been announced for 2020/21, in a virtual ceremony on Thursday night.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:28:29 +0000
Holiday Activities and Food Programme for disadvantaged children in Somerset
MORE than 2,000 disadvantaged children across Somerset will be offered the chance to enjoy food, exercise and friends over the Easter school holiday.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Hinkley Point B, near Bridgwater, given green light to restart producing energy
A NUCLEAR power station has been given the green light to restart producing energy.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Gallagher Electric Fencing – proven success
With an extensive network of distributors across the South West, Gallagher are leaders in temporary and electric fencing systems for all applications and types of livestock with an outstanding track record of innovation.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:27:00 +0000
Latest cases from North Somerset Magistrates' Court
A MAN from Weston-super-Mare has been fined and handed a driving ban, after driving while unfit due to drugs.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:49:20 +0000
A Covid death reported in Somerset's latest daily figures as new confirmed cases remain low
THE latest Covid related death has been recorded in Somerset, despite the number of positive tests remaining low.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:44:29 +0000
The Wetherspoon pubs re-opening in Somerset on April 12
LOVE them or hate them - Wetherspoon has announced which of its Somerset pubs it is re-opening from Monday, April 12, pubs, when more Covid restrictions are eased.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:21:02 +0000
Taunton man hit with £2,000 compensation bill for damage at Covid-safe hostel for rough sleepers
A HOMELESS man has been ordered to pay £2,000 compensation for damaging a number of items at a hostel set up to protect rough sleepers during the Covid pandemic.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:18:00 +0000
Post delayed as Royal Mail staff in Burnham-on-Sea self-isolate after Covid alerts
POSTAL deliveries to residents in Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and surrounding areas have been delayed, because of staff having for self-isolate due to Covid-19.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:26:23 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - what he could say
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference on coronavirus this afternoon.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:57:25 +0000
Covid vaccine supplies to see 'significant reductions' from 29 March
Vaccination sites across the country were warned volumes for first doses are going to “significantly constrained” at the end of this month.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:05:22 +0000
Just 32 positive Covid tests in Somerset, although infection rates rise in two districts
THERE were 32 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:29:00 +0000
Man charged after cannabis raid in Burnham-on-Sea
A MAN who was arrested when police raided a suspected cannabis farm has been charged, and will appear at Taunton Crown Court next month.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:11:41 +0000
Prolific robbers and thieves in Avon and Somerset to be fitted with GPS trackers
PROLIFIC burglars, robbers and thieves in Avon and Somerset are to be among the first in the world to be tracked by satellite.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Tribute to sporting heroes at King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge
AN inspirational tribute to sporting heroes has been created at a school in Highbridge.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:54:00 +0000
Environment Agency reminds anglers of annual close season
ANGLERS in Somerset are being reminded by the Environment Agency that the ‘close season’ for coarse fish in rivers is now in effect and runs until June 15.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:11:58 +0000
When people in their 40s could be offered the Covid vaccine - it's sooner than you think
More than 24 million people have now received their first dose of a vaccine, with an average of around 280,000 jabs being administered each day.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:10:08 +0000
People warned to be wary of scams ahead of Census Day 2021
From March 22 field census officers will be knocking on doors and helping non-responders with any queries.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Why renewable energy is rapidly becoming one of the best investments farmers will ever make
Ultimately, it’s a sad fact of life that all farmers have to pay the bills. We are buying energy, there is no choice about that, but the traditional cost of that energy is continually rising.



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