A MOTORIST who jumped a red light avoided a driving ban to protect the jobs of 12 people he employs.

TWO further Covid-related deaths have been recorded in a Somerset district, according to the latest 24-hour figures.

A CYCLIST sadly died this morning after a collision in Bridgwater - and a 20-year-old has been arrested.

A WOMAN hurled racially abusive comments at a teenage girl before grabbing her hair and punching her several times.

THERE were single figure increases in new confirmed Covid-19 cases in all four Somerset districts in the latest 24-hour period.

The regulator stressed that this was not proof that the jab was the cause of the clots but conceded that the link was getting stronger.

A PUPPY stolen in a burglary was later found dead on land beside a main road.

COULD the people of Somerset be heading to another referendum - this time over the future of local government in the county?

THE Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police it to retire from the force this summer.

POLICE recovered stolen items valued at up to £10,000 after stopping a vehicle on the A38.

EVERYONE in England is being offered two rapid lateral flow tests a week - for free.

WE'LL be able to workout in the gym, pop into the pub for a refreshing beer and then get a long-awaited haircut from next Monday.

TWO SEDGEMOOR district council (SDC) employees are set to run 50 miles for charity this month.

THE chief executive of Somerset County Council is on a higher salary than the Prime Minister, figures on the authority's website show.

A CHARITY has bought and renovated two properties in Bridgwater to house people who are facing homelessness.

After a year of lockdown restrictions, it can be hard to find the motivation to put your workout gear on and start an exercise, no matter how small.

WHICH? has revealed the best and worst motorway services in the UK - and one Somerset stop has been ranked the worst in the UK.

A STUDENT from a school in Bridgwater raised more than £300 for charity thanks to her star baking skills.

THERE have been 20 new coronavirus cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours.

FIRE crews from all over Somerset have spent their Easter Sunday battling a large pub fire in Devon.

IT took more than two hours to rescue a person trapped inside a vehicle after a road traffic collision this morning (April 4).

PEACEFUL protests took place across Somerset yesterday against the new policing bill.

WHAT a year it’s been.

A DISQUALIFIED driver has received another ban after he was caught behind the wheel.

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

POLICE have urged people to 'find alternative ways' of expressing their views today as protests are due to take place in various Somerset towns.

THE gap between two Somerset towns will soon be “measured in millimetres” after plans for new homes were approved.

POLICE are asking people to call 999 if they see wanted man Aaron Matheson.

THERE have been just 12 new Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours - and the rate of infection is falling in all four districts.

A TELEVISION company are looking for Somerset residents to take part in a redecorating show with Nick Knowles.

A WARNING has been issued to dog owners after six people were fined £100 for not picking up dog poo and ignoring banned area signs.

THERE was "thick, black smoke" coming from the roof of a property on fire last night (April 2).

A SOMERSET company is offering training courses to help improve wellbeing in the workplace.

DID you meet Peter Andre when he came to Taunton?

A HOMELESS charity have launched their 2021 Big Sleep Out event.

BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 18 and 24, 2021.

The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

GARDEN centre retailer Dobbies has unveiled that lavender was the most popular plant of 2020 at its Shepton Mallet store, with alpines set to be popular this year.

Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and choking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

BRIDGWATER Guys Fawkes Carnival is to receive £54,117 thanks to the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund.

THERE have been just 18 Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the last 24-hour period.

AMBULANCE workers have reported nearly 1800 incidents of violence and aggression from patients and members of the public over the past year.

A PEACEFUL socially-distanced protest is set to take place in Taunton tomorrow (April 3).

A FEATURE from a 400-year-old castle has been converted into a 21st Century beauty salon

IF you're planning to venture out and see friends and family outdoors this weekend, then the weather forecast will be at the forefront of your mind.

SOMERSET headteachers have clashed with the county council over possible cuts to special needs provision in schools.

Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

THE family of a Taunton man killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique have issued a statement following the loss of a man with "something of the lovable rogue about him".