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Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Wells
WELLS welcomed two royal visitors this week.

Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Historic England reveals four Somerset high streets set to receive funding
FOUR high streets in Somerset will be given funding to create and deliver community-led cultural activities.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:25:44 +0100
Police appeal to trace Joshua Neale
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man wanted for failing to attend court.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:02:54 +0100
Lorry bursts into flames on the M5 in Somerset
MOTORISTS on the M5 were startled by the sight of a lorry bursting into flames yesterday morning (Monday).

Tue, 18 May 2021 06:41:25 +0100
Family tribute to Matthew Wormleighton who died of a stab wound
THE family of a Somerset man who died from a stab wound have issued a tribute to him.

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:45:43 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 36 and over this week
Along with 37-year-olds who will receive invites from Tuesday, it means more than a million more people will be made eligible.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:09:41 +0100
Circus Funtasia coming to Sanders Garden Centre, Highbridge
A THEATRICAL circus production which promises fun, thrills and excitement is on its way to Brent Knoll, Highbridge, at the end of this month.

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:52:00 +0100
Two Somerset districts among the UK's highest number of pubs per people
CUSTOMERS returning to the pub in Somerset today might find it harder to find a seat than people in other parts of the country.

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:27:27 +0100
Toddler's cancer fight inspires council chairman's hefty donation
A YOUNG child's battle with cancer has inspired a council chairman to donate £1,000 to charity.

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:21:49 +0100
Safety defects being fixed among major roadworks in Somerset this week
DRIVERS are being advised of a series of major roadworks starting this week across Somerset.

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:01:27 +0100
'We'll use dashcam footage to come after you' - Avon and Somerset Police to dangerous drivers
POLICE in Avon and Somerset are warning motorists they could still be prosecuted - even if their poor driving isn't witnessed first hand by officers.

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:51:14 +0100
Hayley Keating charged with murder of Matthew Wormleighton
A YOUNG Somerset woman is due in court tomorrow (Monday, May 17) to face a murder charge.

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:19:52 +0100
William Fernandez charged with rape and sexual assault in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare
A YOUNG man has been charged with rape and sexual assault in separate incidents.

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:05:15 +0100
Logo design competition for Crosses Penn Community Sports Trust
RESIDENTS are being invited to get involved in a competition to design a logo for a local sports organisation.

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
The Range, Dunelm or Wickes? Who's the most popular in garden product online searches?
WITH summer on its way and lockdown restrictions relaxing, garden parties are back on the cards, so there isn’t a better time to transform and glow up your outdoor space.

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:30:00 +0100
How Tesco will prevent Somerset children going hungry this summer
TESCO is holding an extra food collection in its Somerset stores to support children and families this summer.

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Vicars' Close, Wells, voted Somerset's favourite street
THERE'S no denying they're beautiful, but do you agree that these two streets are the finest in Somerset?

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cinemas, hotels and hugs - what you CAN do from tomorrow
FINALLY we can start hugging again from tomorrow (Monday, May 17) - but be warned, you must be careful.

Sun, 16 May 2021 07:17:18 +0100
Decision on Glastonbury Festival-organised concerts imminent
A DECISION on whether to grant a license for two days of concerts at the site of the Glastonbury Festival is expected in the next few days.

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:55:00 +0100
PICTURES: Charming period home near Taunton with TWO DRIVEWAYS on the market
PERRIS is a charming period house, listed Grade II, benefitting from many stunning period features as befits a listed house.

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:30:00 +0100
GREEN FOCUS: 'Let's give our spring visitors a hand...'
SOMETHING remarkable happens at this time of the year.

Sat, 15 May 2021 19:53:43 +0100
Hayley Keating charged with murder of Matthew Wormleighton in Chilthorne Domer
POLICE say a 31-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Somerset yesterday (Friday, May 14).

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:28:26 +0100
Santander customers unable to access money from the bank
SANTANDER says "key services are recovering" following problems today (Saturday) of customers accessing accounts online and withdrawing cash from its ATMs.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:37:50 +0100
Laundry room fire in tower block in West Street, Bridgwater
FIREFIGHTERS have this morning (Saturday) tackled a fire in a 10-floor block of flats in Bridgwater.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:17:23 +0100
Hills Bakers, of Weston-super-Mare, selling foot-long doughnuts
RECKON you could scoff your way through one of these supersized doughnuts?

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Handsome Somerset home comes with a cottage IN THE GARDEN
A HANDSOME detached period house with separate self-contained 2 bedroom cottage, occupying a convenient location.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:54:00 +0100
Murder probe cops arrest woman following man's death in Somerset
POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Somerset today (Friday, May 14).

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:46:46 +0100
James Hayward barred from policing following drink driving offence
A FORMER Avon and Somerset will never be able to serve as a police officer again following his "disgraceful conduct".

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:14:05 +0100
Polden Bower School, in Bridgwater, to open in June
CONSTRUCTION of a new £23million state-of-the-art school in Bridgwater is now complete.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:56:40 +0100
Police issue appeal across Somerset to find Nicholas Davis
POLICE have appealed to the public to help track down a wanted man known to frequent Somerset.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:46:00 +0100
Check the Covid infection rate in your part of Somerset
THE Covid-19 rates of infection in three of the four Somerset districts are well below the overall rate for England.

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:12:05 +0100
Weston-super-Mare cashpoint robbery victim treated in hospital
A MAN needed who was robbed after he took money out of a cashpoint machine needed hospital treatment.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:36:18 +0100
When will train services return to normal in Somerset following safety fears?
MOVES are afoot to reintroduce more train services across Somerset after many were pulled due to safety scares.

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:29:41 +0100
More rain today - and thundery showers over the weekend
AS if rain soaked yesterday wasn't bad enough, we're in for another wet day across Somerset.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Re-opening plans for The Princess Theatre, Burnham-on-Sea
A THEATRE in Burnham-on-Sea is set to re-open in June.

Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
St Ewe Free Range Eggs – the best in the business
If you are looking for delicious, healthy and beautiful looking eggs, then St Ewe Free Range Eggs is the establishment for you.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:43:36 +0100
eat:Burnham-on-Sea later this month
AS life starts to feel like normal again, preparations are underway for the annual eat:Burnham-on-Sea food and drink festival on Saturday, May 29.

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
Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Highbridge
TWO celebrities headed to a charity in Highbridge this week to support a fundraising appeal.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:34:00 +0100
Somerset Day at Abbeyfield House, Burnham-on-Sea
THE residents of Burnham-on-Sea's Abbeyfield House, along with four of the trustees, have been celebrating Somerset Day today.

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:41:33 +0100
Man exposes himself on train in Somerset
BRITISH Transport Police officers are investigating an indecent exposure offence on a train travelling between Yatton and Weston-super-Mare Stations.

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 06:00:00 +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 13:10:40 +0100
Construction of Ibis Red Hotel, in Bridgwater, completed
A BRAND new 144-bedroom Ibis Red Hotel, built by Midas Construction, is now complete and set to welcome visitors and business travellers to Bridgwater.

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.



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