BUILDING work on new homes in Sedgemoor accelerated at the start of the year, figures reveal.

IT'S a debate that's raged for decades...

A CONSTRUCTION firm which has been building in Somerset for more than 160 years has ceased trading.

A WOMAN was arrested last week for possession of a kitchen knife in the car park of a police centre.

A SOMERSET MP has criticised the ‘atrocious’ ambulance service after a badly injured woman had to wait more than two hours for help.

One lucky ticket-holder has won the £13.1 million jackpot in Wednesday’s National Lottery draw.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chimney fire in Bridgwater yesterday afternoon.

SOMERSET moved towards a greener future with a drop in carbon dioxide emissions over the course of a year, figures reveal.

A SOMERSET firm is embarking on a journey to cut carbon emissions - in electric forklifts.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 96 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

POLICE are appealing for help to identify this man following an assault in Weston-super-Mare.

Important repair work on a key Bridgwater route is scheduled to start later this month.

A BRIDGWATER park is getting a £50,000 makeover in time for the school holidays.

A NEW £500,000 fund is being launched by Somerset County Council to help towns and parishes reopen community facilities safely.

CROWDS flocked the streets of a Somerset town this weekend for a 'Words & Music' event.

LEGISLATION to tackle illegal encampments is likely to be approved in the coming weeks.

WHERE will you be watching England's Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark tomorrow (Wednesday)?

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 223 over the weekend, official figures show.

DOZENS of "outstanding" Somerset schools are set to face inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.

ATTEMPTS to scrap controversial curbs on protests have been rejected by Government MPs - including ALL of Somerset's representatives.

A POPULAR food festival is headed to various towns in Mendip this summer.

ROADWORKS starting in North Petherton today (Monday, July 5) are set to last for around three months.

A LOST dog was reunited with its owner after it ended up being looked after by the right people - a search and rescue team.

THE mayor of North Petherton has praised those who helped in the town during the weekend's flooding.

SOMERSET County Council has revealed a total of EIGHTHEEN 10-day road closures coming into effect from this week.

SOMERSET was left reeling yesterday as dramatic downpours hit the county.

POLICE are hoping a trailer stolen from a field will be too hot to handle for anyone offered it in Somerset.

POLICE are appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing young person.

DOZENS of parents in Sedgemoor failed to pay child maintenance during the latest lockdown, figures show.

BELOW are the planning applications submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between June 17 and June 23, 2021.

WE'VE all heard of a 'face like thunder' - but one eagle-eyed reader has snapped a face IN the thunder today in Somerset.

SOMERSET shoe giant Clarks has been accused of attempting to “fire and rehire” workers by planning to reduce the terms and conditions for more than 100 employees at its distribution centres.

THOUSANDS fewer workers in Somerset were on furlough in May - but as the scheme starts to be wound down, the Government has been accused of acting too fast.

THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west is rising.

TAPMOOR Farm is a traditional detached farmhouse that has been remodelled, extended and beautifully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

AS the nation prepares to support the England team in tonight's Euro 2020 quarter final match, people are being urged to be good neighbours.

A THIEF has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of burglary offences in Bridgwater.

RECYCLING crews will be working tomorrow (Saturday, July 3) to pick up missed recycling collections.

A BRIDGWATER man has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £2,100 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping.

NEW measures are to be introduced in a bid to save water in Somerset.

A NEW temporary chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 75 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

A MAIN road in Watchet is set to close for FIVE days - just as Covid-19 restrictions are set to end.

THE family of a man who died in a crash on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater has issued a tribute to a 'much-loved' father and husband.

BRIDGWATER Carnival will be before the eyes of the world at a special Royal event next summer.

SEDGEMOOR may seem a million miles from some of the world's largest defence manufacturers.

A POLICE officer who checked the details of a man she intended to go on A DATE with has been fired.

OFFICERS and staff said goodbye to Chief Constable Andy Marsh today (July 1).

MORE than seven MILLION vaccinations have been given out in the South West - with more than three million people who are fully vaccinated.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.