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Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Around five FGM victims identified in Somerset in 2020, figures show
AROUND five new victims of female genital mutilation were seen by NHS services in Somerset last year, figures show.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
FOR SALE: Enchanting three-bed Somerset home fit for a headmistress!
IN a picturesque and secluded spot, The Old School House can be found looking out over the expansive horizons of Somerset and the Mendip hills in the distance.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Centuries of art up for sale at Charterhouse auction
CENTURIES of art are covered by lots at an upcoming auction.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Carnivalite Denis Cavill, from Bridgwater, passed away last month
A MUCH-LOVED man from Bridgwater sadly passed away last month.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:03:52 +0100
Police ask people in Somerset with FBOs to surrender passports
DOZENS of people in Avon and Somerset will have to surrender their passports ahead of the European Football Championships.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:24:53 +0100
Police renew appeal to find Alan who could be in Glastonbury or Wells
POLICE are renewing their appeal to find a missing man who could be wild camping in Glastonbury or Wells.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:05:44 +0100
British Cheese Awards at the Royal Bath & West Showground cancelled for 2021
THE British Cheese Awards have been cancelled for the second year running.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:03:29 +0100
Global Cheese Awards in Frome return in September 2021
A GLOBAL cheese competition, held in Somerset, is set to return this September - with a focus on artisan producers.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:40:16 +0100
Council set to discuss 250 homes for Liddymore Farm site in Watchet
RESIDENTS of a Somerset coastal town could soon have another 250 homes on their doorstep if plans are approved next week.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:17:16 +0100
Greene King pubs in Somerset offer free pint for Euros football tournament
PUBS in Somerset are offering a FREE pint to every customer to celebrate the Euros.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:09:48 +0100
NASA announce fist missions to Venus in more than 30 years
The last US probe to the planet was the Magellan orbiter in 1990, though spacecraft from Japan and Europe have orbited Venus since then.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:08:22 +0100
'Major breakthrough' in breast cancer treatment hailed by scientists
Giving women the drug following chemotherapy significantly reduces the risk of inherited breast cancer returning or spreading, early results show.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:15:56 +0100
Steven Craig charged with murder of Jacqueline Kirk appears in Bristol Magistrates Court
A MAN has been charged with murder of Jacqueline Kirk.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:52:22 +0100
Police rescue boy used by dealer to deliver drugs in Weston-super-Mare
A JUVENILE boy exploited by dealers to help deliver drugs has been given protection by police in Somerset.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:36:24 +0100
'Repeat' offender caught drink driving again
A MOTORIST who was twice the drink drive limit has been banned for six month by Taunton Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:53:22 +0100
Police appeal for missing 13-year-old boy from Taunton
POLICE are appealing for information about a 13-year-old who is missing from his home in Taunton.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:02:22 +0100
Campervan bursts into flames on M5 between Taunton and Huntworth
A CAMPERVAN was badly damaged after it burst into flames on the M5 between Taunton and Huntworth.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:26:13 +0100
Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger hits out at plan to share patients' NHS GP medical records with 'third parties'
A SOMERSET MP has hit out at plans to share patients' medical records as part of a new NHS plan.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:31:02 +0100
Aldi urgently recalls product amid salmonella fears
ALDI has urged shoppers to return a product after salmonella was detected.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:14:09 +0100
Map shows when grass verges near you are being cut by the council
GRASS cutting season is underway and Somerset County Council’s contractors are out and about keeping verges in check and road users safe.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:56:27 +0100
Front Garden Music Festival coming to Sedgemoor
GLASTONBURY may not be going ahead this year, but there is a new - and free - music festival coming to Somerset this coming Sunday.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:19:33 +0100
Motorcyclist dies in Somerset town following collision in Weston-super-Mare
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision with a car in a Somerset town.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:27:50 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for West Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS could hit parts of Somerset today (June 2).

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:08:00 +0100
Nonwovenn's £7million investment in Bridgwater production site
SOMERSET-based technical fabric manufacturer Nonwovenn has invested £7million in its Bridgwater production site in the past 12 months.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:56:55 +0100
Eco Centre: Somerset searches for home near Taunton
A COMMUNITY benefit society - focused on protecting the environment - is looking for a home in Taunton.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:22:58 +0100
Drivers performs U turn on M5 and drives wrong way on M5 due to heavy traffic
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car driver performed a U-turn on the M5 in Somerset.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:33:50 +0100
Somerset's £6m kitty to help businesses and individuals recover from Covid impact
DETAILS of a £6million funding boost to kickstart Somerset's economy have been announced today (Tuesday).

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:12:21 +0100
New book documents Somerset's tithe barns - after rooting out 'imposters'
TITHE barns are a classic feature of the Somerset countryside, with dozens in towns and villages across the county.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:37:07 +0100
Clock that saw First World War action is going up for auction...
A CLOCK that saw conflict on the seas during the First World War is among timepieces up for auction next month.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:53:18 +0100
Motorcycle rider injured in A39 Holford-Bridgwater collision with car
A PILLION rider on a motorcycle is in hospital with "significant injuries" following a collision with a car.

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:19:11 +0100
Somerset roadworks include gas main works lasting several weeks
A SERIES of major roadworks are set to begin in Somerset this week.

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Launch of NEST@Mallard in Bridgwater
BUSINESSES gathered together on Thursday (May 27) to celebrate the launch of new workspaces.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:34:49 +0100
Travis Perkins to hike prices from Tuesday
A BUILDERS' merchant with several outlets in Somerset has warned of hefty prices from Tuesday.

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:25:01 +0100
WINGS AND PRAYERS: Study of the bats living in Somerset's churches
WORSHIPPERS in Somerset churches are being asked to check to see if they've got any bats lodging in their churches.

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:40:50 +0100
Ambulance service in Somerset declares critical incident
PEOPLE across Somerset and the South West ringing 999 for an ambulance are being warned they could have a longer than usual wait.

Sun, 30 May 2021 06:55:43 +0100
Plans to combat anti-social driving at Cheddar Gorge
DRASTIC action is in the pipeline to put an end to anti-social driving at an iconic Somerset beauty spot.

Sun, 30 May 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Just a FIFTH of people caught with cannabis in Avon and Somerset face charges
A FIFTH of people caught with cannabis in Avon and Somerset last year were charged, figures reveal.

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Plan for caravan storage at Bridgwater farm among latest planning applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between May 13 and 19, 2021.

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:40:13 +0100
Deliveroo reveals Bridgwater residents' takeaway choices
EVER wondered what the most popular takeaway choices are in Bridgwater?

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:24:59 +0100
Bank holiday getaway misery on the M5 in Somerset as traffic builds
FRUSTRATED motorist heading for a bank holiday break in the South West are getting caught in traffic tailbacks across Somerset and further afield.

Sat, 29 May 2021 19:36:54 +0100
Just 30 positive Covid tests in Somerset in a week - check where they were
THERE were just 30 positive Covid tests in Somerset in the latest seven-day period, according to figures released this evening.

Sat, 29 May 2021 16:44:59 +0100
Hundreds at eat:Burnham food and drink festival - check out the upcoming locations
HUNDREDS of people checked out the best in local food and drink at the eat:Burnham festival today (Saturday).

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:34:20 +0100
People in Somerset urged - 'Enjoy the bank holiday - but don't break the rules'
PEOPLE in Somerset are being encouraged to enjoy themselves over the bank holiday weekend - without gong overboard.

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:20:31 +0100
Single-vehicle crash in Somerton Road, Compton Dundon
FIRE crews rescued two people trapped inside this vehicle after it ended up on its side.

Sat, 29 May 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Punters spending more in Sedgemoor restaurants, figures show
HUNGRY punters were happy to pick up the bill last week, figures suggest, as spending in Sedgemoor restaurants rose when diners were allowed indoors.

Sat, 29 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Bridgwater, raises money for Children's Hospice South West
A BUSINESS in Bridgwater has raised £680 for charity - by wearing their most colourful shirts.

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Half of people in Sedgemoor FULLY vaccinated: Top areas revealed
HALF of people in Sedgemoor have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for 60 homes on Hellier’s Lane, near Cheddar Reservoir, approved
DOZENS of new homes will be built near Cheddar Reservoir after new plans were approved by district councillors.

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:40:07 +0100
Nursery apprentice who sexually assaulted nine children is under 24-hour supervision at Somerset location
A TEENAGER who abused nine toddlers at a nursery is under 24-hour supervision at an isolated location in Somerset.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:33:59 +0100
HERE COMES THE SUN: Bank holiday weather in Somerset at the end of a washout May
AFTER a washout month, there's good news on the horizon as we go into the bank holiday weekend.



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