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Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:38:08 +0100
Insurance firm's sizeable donation to St Margaret's Hospice Care
AN insurance company has made a sizeable donation to St Margaret's Hospice Care after the charity's fundraising efforts were impacted by the pandemic.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:29:10 +0100
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: Police speed cameras out in force in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced the locations where they plan to site mobile speed cameras this week.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:11:47 +0100
SIX major roadworks starting in Somerset today
THERE are six major roadworks schemes starting across Somerset today (Monday, June 21).

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Fewer benefits claimants in South Somerset in May
Hundreds fewer people in South Somerset were claiming unemployment benefits in May than the month before, figures show, as coronavirus restrictions were eased.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:30:10 +0100
South Somerset's house price rise bucks regional trend
PROPERTY prices have increased in South Somerset, bucking the regional trend.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:13:47 +0100
Your chance to name a storm after a friend or loved one
DOES your Uncle James move like a whirlwind?

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:02:47 +0100
Young, unemployed and in Somerset? How to get £1,000 to start a business
YOUNG unemployed people in Somerset can get grants of up to £1,000 to help them start a business.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:04:31 +0100
Man rescued from fire in Eastfield Close, Martock
An elderly man was rescued from a house fire yesterday evening.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:21:08 +0100
Hay destroyed in barn fire in Batchpool Lane, Horsington
A LARGE quantity of hay has been destroyed in a barn fire this morning.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:29:26 +0100
Well over 90pc of all over 50s in Somerset have had Covid-19 vaccine
MORE than nine out of 10 people in Somerset aged 50 and over have had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to recent figures.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Eight-bedroom Victorian villa in Chard is on the market
A FASCINATING Victorian villa offering eight bedrooms, numerous receptions and great flexibility for multi-generational living or business potential subject to obtaining planning permission.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Plan for drive-thru cafe among latest South Somerset planning applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by South Somerset District Council for the week of June 7, 2021.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:13:08 +0100
Young, unemployed and in Somerset? How to get £1,000 to start a business
YOUNG unemployed people in Somerset can get grants of up to £1,000 to help them start a business.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:36:07 +0100
Motorcycle fire outside White Post Garage in Yeovil
FIRE crews received several calls about a motorcycle on fire outside a Someset garage earlier today.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:59:12 +0100
Somerset appears once in top 20 most popular driving routes
A STUDY of Instagram hashtags has revealed the most popular driving routes in the UK but with stiff competition, Somerset only features once in the list.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:35:11 +0100
Dragons Den star thanks Somerset hospital staff after fall
DRAGONS Den star Deborah Meaden has praised Somerset NHS staff after breaking her arm.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pair raise money for The National Brain Appeal with South West Coastal Path run
A PAIR ran 200kilometres across the South West Coastal Path last month to raise money for charity.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Spacious and individual Ilminster property with stunning views on sale
SHRIGLEIGH is a beautifully appointed, spacious and individual detached property built by Minster stone in the 1930s as a showcase house.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:04:39 +0100
PICTURES: House in Street, Somerset, that looks like Hitler
IT'S not often you find a building resembles a person, but one eagle-eyed reader sent in this snap claiming they have spotted a house that is a dead-ringer for Adolf Hitler.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:01:03 +0100
NO NEED TO BOOK: Walk-in Covid vaccinations in Somerset this weekend
ANYONE over 18 can get the Covid-19 vaccine at additional walk-in clinics at the Bath and West Showground from today (Friday, June 18).

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:58:44 +0100
Traffic due to overturned lorry on A303 Cartgate Roundabout
THERE are reports a lorry has tipped over on the A303.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:47:19 +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 09:21:09 +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 09:52:02 +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 07:03:33 +0100
A303 between Sparkford and Podimore re-opens after fatal crash
A MAIN road in Somerset has now re-opened following a fatal crash on Wednesday night (June 16).

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ilminster woman raises funds for Children's Hospice South West
A FORMER teacher has raised nearly £1,000 for charity.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:28:22 +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?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:11:57 +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.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:35:51 +0100
Man dies after A303 crash and road remains closed
A MAN sadly passed away last night (June 16) after a crash between a car and a HGV on the A303.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Home Bargains opens in Chard on Saturday
A BARGAIN store is set to open in Chard on Saturday (June 19).

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:09:25 +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 12:24:41 +0100
Wincanton Police Station in former Lloyds Bank
THE Wincanton Neighbourhood Policing team have moved to a new station in the town centre at 14 Market Place.nThe building, which was formerly Lloyds Bank, has been transformed into a modern and accessible police station over the past three months.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:35:51 +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 10:51:55 +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 08:21:28 +0100
Person trapped in vehicle after A303 crash in Somerset
FIRE crews helped free a person from the wreckage of a crash last night (June 16).

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ilminster Midsummer Experience returns in 2021
A POPULAR event in the heart of Ilminster is set to take place at the end of the month.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:18:17 +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 16:10:47 +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 11:55:03 +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 07:25:59 +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
Norseland, Ilchester, calls for staff after Brexit 'jobs crisis'
A COMPANY in South Somerset has expressed concerns about the job crisis as a result of Brexit.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:27:13 +0100
Boy attacked in Martock play park by teenagers trying to steal his bike
A BOY was assaulted in a play park in Martock by a group of teenagers.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:38:14 +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 08:25:22 +0100
Drive-thru restaurant and retail units plan for Wincanton submitted
A NEW drive-thru restaurant could be built on a Somerset site.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:01:37 +0100
Somerset pub the Prince of Wales, Ham Hill, doing a barking trade in doggy ice cream
A SOMERSET pub is doing a roaring - or barking - trade as the summer arrives, providing ice creams for thirsty walkers.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Council launches No Mow Trial in South Somerset
GREEN spaces in South Somerset are being left alone to thrive thanks to a new trial.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:19:04 +0100
Major 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 12:26:23 +0100
Now you can recycle your used face masks at Morrisons in South Somerset
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 10:52:23 +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 06:20:35 +0100
Appeal to find Cuong after sighting near Shepton Mallet
POLICE have renewed an appeal to find a man missing in Somerset after a potential sighting.



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