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Wed, 12 May 2021 09:54:54 +0100
George Ezra and more confirmed for Glastonbury Festival's Live At Worthy event
THE likes of Jarvis Cocker, PJ Harvey and George Ezra are among additions to the upcoming Live At Worthy event.

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South Petherton student creates Good Grief Toys during Kingston University PhD
A SOMERSET student has created a set of toys to help children with complex needs express grief.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:31:10 +0100
NINE OF THE BEST: Pride of Somerset Youth Award winners revealed
THE achievements of nine remarkable young people have been recognised in the 2021 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:32:31 +0100
How team gritting Somerset's roads coped over an extra cold, long winter coupled with Covid
SOMERSET'S gritting lorries covered almost as many miles this winter as in the two previous years combined.

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:56:33 +0100
Mariella Frostrup unveiled as president of CPRE Somerset
A CAMPAIGN group working to protect the Somerset countryside has unveiled a new celebrity president.

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:52:12 +0100
Famous Chard toll house is up for sale - and it's affordable!
IF you've driven this way around Chard, you will recognise the building.

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Morrisons to take on 100 permanent staff at Bridgwater distribution centre
MORRISONS is planning to recruit 100 new members of staff at its Bridgwater distribution centre

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:32:51 +0100
It's Somerset Day tomorrow - but do you know how our county got its name?
ASK anyone in Somerton how Somerset got its name and they'll say it's down to their town.

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:44:48 +0100
Somerset district where Covid infection rate is 50 per cent higher than national average
THE Covid infection rate is way higher in one Somerset district than the other three districts.

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:32:15 +0100
OVER 200 places in Somerset where you could get caught speeding this week
POLICE have announced the locations across the Avon and Somerset force area where they plan to install mobile speed cameras at certain times this week, starting today (Monday, May 10).

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:15:00 +0100
26 knives taken off Avon and Somerset streets during police operation
A TOTAL of 26 knives were taken off the streets of the Avon and Somerset Police area during a week-long clampdown.

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:43:45 +0100
Roadworks starting across Somerset this week
THERE are a variety of roadworks starting this week across Somerset.

Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Update on Chard eastern relief road
ALL of Chard’s new relief road will be delivered – but not necessarily in the right order.

Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset councils will no longer provide water or sanitation to travellers
SOMERSET councils will no longer have to provide unauthorised traveller encampments with water or sanitation after May 17.

Sun, 09 May 2021 14:22:00 +0100
Latest cases from Yeovil Magistrates' Court
A MAN from Wells also appeared in Yeovil Magistrates' Court this week.

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Start Running Stay Running supporting Mental Health Awareness
ONLINE running community Start Running Stay Running is highlighting the benefits of moving for better mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week starting on Monday.

Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend
You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 08 May 2021 19:57:14 +0100
Train services between London and Somerset remain cancelled
DISRUPTION to train services between London and Somerset is expected to continue tomorrow (May 9) and into next week.

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:24:56 +0100
Election results 2021 in South Somerset
THE Liberal Democrat candidate was elected as the new councillor for Chard Town (Holyrood ward) at the elections on Thursday (May 6).

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:54:16 +0100
Mark Shelford elected as new Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset
THE Conservative candidate has become the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:26:35 +0100
Trains cancelled between London and Somerset due to Hitachi train problem
TRAIN services between London and Somerset have been cancelled due to problems with Hitachi trains.

Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Woman assaults man and destroys his work tools and pool cue
A WELLINGTON woman attacked a man and destroyed a number of his personal items, Taunton Magistrates' Court heard.

Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Looking back: Elton John at the County Ground in Taunton
DO you remember when Elton John came to Taunton? Not only did he play at the County Ground in Taunton in 2006, he returned six years later in 2012...

Sat, 08 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Big prices at Lawrence's art auction in Crewkerne
ART dating from the 15th Century to modern pieces a decade old were all part of a recent auction at Crewkerne.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Be prepared to pay over the odds if you're planning a holiday this summer
Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:12:30 +0100
Supermarkets warn of safety fears over frozen food, meat and fruit items
Pieces of glass, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:42:49 +0100
Matthew Sheridan, of South Petherton, pleads not guilty to murder of Louis Bednall
A 29-YEAR-OLD pleaded not guilty to the murder of Louis Bednall when he appeared in court this week.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:16:00 +0100
Somerset County Council agrees to fund food vouches over half term
FOOD vouchers will be available to families in need during half term thanks to £250,000 of funding.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:27:48 +0100
Clare Pestell becomes new chief executive of South Somerset District Council
A NEW chief executive of South Somerset District Council (SSDC) was decided at a meeting this week.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
How to celebrate our wonderful county on next week's Somerset Day
TRIBUTE will be paid on Somerset Day to people who have made a superhuman effort to keep the county going during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:08:51 +0100
Young teens' arson attack in Thorne Gardens, Yeovil
POLICE are investigating an arson attack which resulted in damage to property.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:45:21 +0100
CEO Stephen Henagulph leaves the Somerset Chamber of Commerce
THE CEO of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce left by 'mutual consent' last month.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:18:36 +0100
Fire crews rescue casualty after crash in Mudford, Yeovil
A PERSON was taken to hospital via air ambulance after a crash in Yeovil yesterday afternoon (May 6).

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:10:00 +0100
Drink drive PC James Hayward faces Avon and Somerset misconduct hearing
A POLICE officer faces a misconduct hearing next week days after being sentenced in court for drink driving.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plastic bag tax to double in England - and apply to ALL shops
THE cost of single-use plastic carrier bags will double later this month.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
James Hayward quits police after being caught drink driving in Taunton
A ROOKIE police officer who hit the bottle because he was affected by sexual abuse cases was caught drink driving by colleagues.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:31:00 +0100
Three arrested after vehicle failed to stop in Chard
THREE people were arrested after a vehicle failed to stop today (May 6).

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:52:24 +0100
REVEALED: The Japanese knotweed hotspots in Somerset
AS the UK’s most invasive plant enters its spring growth phase, Japanese knotweed expert Environet reveals the latest Somerset hotspots using data from its interactive online tracker, Exposed: the Japanese Knotweed Heatmap.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:46:44 +0100
Three firms fined for failing to give details of speeding drivers
THREE firms have been hit with fines and court costs running into four figures.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:05:13 +0100
Uninsured car without MOT seized by police in Crewkerne
THIS is what happens if you don't pay your bills.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:36:50 +0100
Mothers' names to be on marriage certificates in Somerset for first time
MOTHERS' names will be included in marriage certificates issued in Somerset for the first time.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Greenfylde First School pupils take part in public speaking competition
PUPILS at a school in Ilminster took part in a public speaking competition last week.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Neighbour steals woman's bank card and uses it three times on the same day
A LANGPORT man stole a bank card from a neighbour in the same block of flats where he lives.

Wed, 05 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100
'No referendum over unitary plans', says Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh
SOUTH Somerset MP Marcus Fysh has entered the debate over a 'referendum' on the future of local government in the county.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:58:54 +0100
Somerset Covid rates are low - but one district is above national average
COVID-19 infection rates are relatively low in Somerset - although one district is above the national average.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:25:00 +0100
How police manage the 2,380 KNOWN sex offenders in Avon and Somerset
POLICE have revealed that there are 2,380 registered sex offenders living in Avon and Somerset.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:55:00 +0100
What you MUST do if you have Covid-19 symptoms
SOMERSET residents are being reminded that they need to book a PCR test if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19 - or have tested positive using a lateral flow (rapid) test kit.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:53:37 +0100
Ten trees damaged after strong winds in Somerset
TEN trees were damaged due to the high winds in Somerset last night (May 3).

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:49:41 +0100
Check roadworks starting where you live in Somerset this week
ROADWORKS being carried out across Somerset starting this week include:

Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sunflowers of Somerset launches in Chard and Ilminster
A COMMUNITY project to encourage everyone to grow sunflowers has been launched in Chard and Ilminster.



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