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Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:46:44 +0100
Father and son died being gored by a water buffalo
A FORMER Somerset man and his son died after being gored by a water buffalo at their family farm, an inquest has heard.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:45:21 +0100
Somerset Freemasons raise £25k in Prince Philip's memory
Somerset Freemasons have raised £25,000 for disadvantaged young people in memory of HRH Prince Philip.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:19:15 +0100
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust trials colon capsule endoscopy
PATIENTS in Somerset can now swallow miniature cameras to check for cancer.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:06:50 +0100
Ambulance warning ahead of England Euro 2020 match
AHEAD of tomorrow’s Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland, the ambulance service has released a warning.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:23:32 +0100
The top 10 cheapest cars to insure for 17-year-olds
LEARNERS are keen to get back behind the wheel now lockdown restrictions have eased but how much is car insurance going to hit cash-strapped parents?

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:07:50 +0100
The 13 locations where recycling pick ups will be missed on Friday (June 18)
RECYCLING collections are set to be missed in several areas of Somerset tomorrow (Friday, June 18).

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:34:46 +0100
Three caught out during clampdown on illegal fishing
AS river coarse fishing gets back into full swing, the Environment Agency is reminding anglers to make sure they have a valid fishing licence.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:33:20 +0100
Man found with head injuries on Paulton Road dies
A MAN say they are not treating as "suspicious" the death of a man 12 days after he was discovered with head injuries on a Somerset road.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:49:22 +0100
Aldi looking to open stores in 13 Somerset locations
DISCOUNT supermarket has announced it is looking at opening 13 new stores in Somerset.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:33:31 +0100
Sedgemoor buses transformed into art galleries
PUTTING art first, buses travelling across Sedgemoor are being transformed into moving galleries.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:41:04 +0100
Volunteers urgently needed at Somerset Covid-19 vaccination sites
MORE volunteers are urgently needed in Somerset to help people get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:17:18 +0100
Waste collections crisis continues in Somerset due to lack of drivers
HOUSEHOLDERS across Somerset are in for more missed collections, Somerset Waste Partnership is warning.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:09:31 +0100
Leaders planning for future of Somerset local government
FOLLOWING the results of the recent poll over the future of local government in Somerset, two district leaders have come together to discuss the next steps.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:53:08 +0100
How many Somerset care home staff have had Covid-19 vaccine?
AS the Government gets set to announce mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for care home workers, new figures reveal how many have already received the jab.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:26:40 +0100
Why police made this Bridgwater driver late for work
THE driver of this Peugeot car was forced to give his boss an explanation of why he turned up late for work yesterday (Tuesday).

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:09:11 +0100
'Multiple casualties' after flat fire in Weston-super-Mare
THERE were 'multiple casualties' after a first floor flat fire in Weston-super-Mare last night (June 15).

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:24:33 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Somerset
THE sunny weather is set to come to an end this week, as thunderstorms head to Somerset.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Folksy theatre brings Little Red and The Tempest to The Walled Gardens of Cannington
TWO open-air theatre productions are headed to Somerset next month.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Residents object to 560 homes at Folletts Farm, Bridgwater
RESIDENTS are outraged at plans for 560 homes in Bridgwater.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:33:20 +0100
Police catch 22 motorists in one day driving on the hard should of the M5 in Somerset
A TOTAL of 22 motorists will be getting an unwanted letter through the post after they were spotted driving on the hard shoulder of the M5 in Somerset.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:37:13 +0100
'We want weekend and evening nurse visits' say Somerset home care users
PEOPLE receiving home care and support would like to see the introduction of weekend and evening visits, according to a Healthwatch Somerset report.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:22:54 +0100
Two injured in road traffic collision at Loxley Wood, Moorlinch
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision that left two people in hospital.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:16:29 +0100
Latest roadworks across Somerset
MOTORISTS already facing disruption on a major road in Taunton are being advised of further roadworks in the area over the next fortnight.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:25:19 +0100
Somerset woman gets green light for Quantock Hills takeaway
A SOMERSET woman can serve takeaway food from her home in the Quantock Hills after winning a legal battle against the district council.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:24:56 +0100
Now you can recycle your used face masks at Morrisons in Sedgemoor
THEY'VE been a blight on our streets and have even found their way into our oceans, but now you can recycle your used face masks at Morrisons.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:53:09 +0100
Walk, cycle or paddle along canal from Taunton to thank Covid heroes
YOU can show your gratitude for the heroes who have helped us through the pandemic so far at the Taunton Vale Rotary Canal Challenge.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:51:12 +0100
Mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
WE'D never condone speeding on Somerset's roads and police are out in force again this week to make sure drivers stick to the limit.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:13:10 +0100
Bridgwater Co-op shoplifter faces £262 court bill
A SHOPLIFTER who stole a sandwich, a loaf of bread and a number of items from a fridge valued at a total of £23.04 from the Co-op has landed himself with a £262 bill.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:40:28 +0100
Power firm's investment to boost green energy in Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet
ELECTRICITY supplies in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and beyond are set to get greener thanks to a major investment.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
NHS data-sharing plan sparks privacy fears
GP patients in Somerset have just over two months to opt out of a controversial data-sharing system after the launch date was delayed amid privacy concerns.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:08:32 +0100
Stunning £4,000 clock to go under the hammer at Cooper & Tanner auction in Somerset
THE June two-day sale at Cooper and Tanner is already fit to burst with a huge selection of lots; and now that the summer months are truly upon us our items of gardenalia, and stoneware is looking splendid.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:52:31 +0100
Fire in telehandler holding butane cannisters in Wedmore
GAS cylinders were removed from a telehandler which caught fire in a Somerset yard today (June 13).

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:58:53 +0100
10,000 South West signatures call for football reform
Thousands of people in the South West have helped trigger an upcoming Parliamentary debate over the introduction of an independent regulator for football.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:23:28 +0100
More than 1,500 extra patients on treatment waiting list at Somerset Trust
MORE than 1,500 extra patients joined the waiting list for routine treatment at Somerset Trust in April, figures reveal.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Martin Woodsford of Somerset lost 13 STONE in weight
A BRIDGWATER man who lost a staggering 13 STONE and won a national weightloss award is now hoping to help others slim down.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Glastonbury weekender with a difference this summer
Lovers of live music currently suffering withdrawal symptoms can get a festival fix with a unique Glastonbury Weekender experience this summer.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Plan for new accommodation at Cheddar church among Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between May 27 and June 2, 2021.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:03:31 +0100
Somerset hotel in top 10 most stunning UK bedroom views
With staycations the popular choice this year, find out which holiday accommodation offers the most stunning views - including one popular Somerset location.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:13:09 +0100
Somerset coronavirus heroes awarded Queen's Birthday Honours
THE heroic work of so many during the Covid-19 crisis is celebrated in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, including in Somerset.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:17:29 +0100
Hundreds turn out for Glastonbury anti-lockdown protest
HUNDREDS of protesters have turned out to protest against lockdown measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0100
13 more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Somerset
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 13 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:54:03 +0100
Delta variant cases identified in Sedgemoor
Cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Sedgemoor, new figures reveal.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Would-be shoplifter caught trying to steal alcohol in Morrisons
A WOULD-be shoplifter attempted steal bottles of spirits from Morrisons, in Wells.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Justin Sargent, of Somerset Community Foundation, receives the OBE
THE chief executive of Somerset Community Foundation has been made an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:45:47 +0100
Homes to get Bright Blue Bags for extra recycling
EVERY home in Taunton Deane is set to get one of these 'Bright Blue Bags' in the autumn.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:42:44 +0100
How to get your free Greggs sausage rolls in Bridgwater during the Euros
AS excitement around the start of the long awaited UEFA Euro 2020 tournament builds, official food delivery partner Just Eat has teamed up with Greggs to bring football and food together with Rolls for Goals – giving customers free sausage rolls fo...

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:18:45 +0100
Two people in hospital after vehicle collision at Loxley Wood, Moorlinch
TWO people were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision yesterday evening (Thursday).

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:12:52 +0100
Police appeal to locate wanted man Benjamin Rankin
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a man charged with riot and arson.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:12:13 +0100
Recycling collection chaos across Somerset - 'blame Brexit and Covid' says waste firm
HUNDREDS of households across Somerset where recycling collections have been missed this week will have to wait until the next scheduled pick up.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:18:25 +0100
Suspended jail term for man who attacked officer at Bridgwater police centre
DANIEL Lee Redwood, 38, of no fixed address, was given a 13-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months after pleading guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to two offences.



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