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Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Woman's 'disappointing' wedding day at Maunsel House near Bridgwater
A BRIDE is feeling 'really deflated' after her special day was ruined after a few significant issues.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:09:33 +0100
Surge in Somerset Covid cases as infection rate rises
FIGURES from Public Health England show the Covid-19 infection rate is rising across Somerset.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:05:00 +0100
PICTURES: Iconic classic cars up for auction in Somerset
SOME stunning examples of the most iconic cars ever made will be going under the hammer in Somerset this month.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
DREAM HOME: Impressive property set in more than an acre
AN impressive detached modern house situated in a wonderful location overlooking fields.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Rise in patients attending A&E departments in Somerset
MORE patients visited A&E at the Somerset Trust last month, with demand rising above the levels seen over the same period last year.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset Chamber of Commerce reveals firms attitudes towards flexible working
LOCAL business in Somerset are keen to offer flexible working after the pandemic, a survey has revealed.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:09:37 +0100
Police investigate after locked door broken down in Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are investigating after a row between two people ended up with an act of "criminal damage".

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:39:46 +0100
Are these Somerset's weirdest street names?
BRITAIN is well-known for its more unusual street names, and taking a look around Somerset's highways and byways, the county is no exception.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:54:16 +0100
Ambulance service covering Somerset has its busiest week ever
PEOPLE are being urged to only dial 999 for an ambulance in an emergency after the service covering Somerset experienced its busiest ever week.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:51:41 +0100
Cases of Delta variant Covid in Somerset up by 74% in a week
THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west rose by 74% in the last week, new figures show.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:14:18 +0100
Avalon Marshes' farm restoration tackling climate crisis
A RAFT of new projects have been unveiled by the Wildlife Trusts as part of efforts to tackle the climate and nature crises.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:04:25 +0100
Somerset County Council shortlisted for three MJ Achievement Awards
A COUNCIL has been shortlisted for three top awards for the work it has done during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
House building accelerating in Sedgemoor, figures show
BUILDING work on new homes in Sedgemoor accelerated at the start of the year, figures reveal.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Somerset's favourite CHOCOLATE BAR revealed...
IT'S a debate that's raged for decades...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:13:23 +0100
Bridgwater based Pollard & Sons closes after 161 YEARS
A CONSTRUCTION firm which has been building in Somerset for more than 160 years has ceased trading.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:17:35 +0100
Woman found with knife in Bridgwater police centre car park
A WOMAN was arrested last week for possession of a kitchen knife in the car park of a police centre.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger criticises South West Ambulance Service
A SOMERSET MP has criticised the ‘atrocious’ ambulance service after a badly injured woman had to wait more than two hours for help.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:39:06 +0100
Did you buy a ticket? £13.1m lottery jackpot winner sought
One lucky ticket-holder has won the £13.1 million jackpot in Wednesday’s National Lottery draw.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:20:46 +0100
Chimney fire in Bridgwater
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chimney fire in Bridgwater yesterday afternoon.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:53:28 +0100
Carbon Dioxide emissions fall in Somerset in 2019
SOMERSET moved towards a greener future with a drop in carbon dioxide emissions over the course of a year, figures reveal.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Highbridge firm Briarwood Products starts journey to net zero - in electric forklifts
A SOMERSET firm is embarking on a journey to cut carbon emissions - in electric forklifts.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:20:39 +0100
Almost 100 new coronavirus cases in Somerset in 24 hours
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 96 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:50 +0100
Asda security guard attacked in Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are appealing for help to identify this man following an assault in Weston-super-Mare.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:31:52 +0100
Work to repair A372 Westonzoyland Road
Important repair work on a key Bridgwater route is scheduled to start later this month.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:18:58 +0100
£50,000 makeover at Eastover Park, Bridgwater
A BRIDGWATER park is getting a £50,000 makeover in time for the school holidays.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:20:19 +0100
£1/2m to help Somerset's village halls and other facilities open
A NEW £500,000 fund is being launched by Somerset County Council to help towns and parishes reopen community facilities safely.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:40:04 +0100
Pictures: Worlds & Music event on the High Street in Porlock
CROWDS flocked the streets of a Somerset town this weekend for a 'Words & Music' event.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:09:05 +0100
Will new law halt illegal travellers' encampments in Somerset?
LEGISLATION to tackle illegal encampments is likely to be approved in the coming weeks.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:20:54 +0100
Somerset pubs where you're most likely to get a seat to watch England v Denmark
WHERE will you be watching England's Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark tomorrow (Wednesday)?

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:33:29 +0100
Latest coronavirus figures in Somerset
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 223 over the weekend, official figures show.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:25:42 +0100
Ofsted to visit 'outstanding' Somerset schools under new rules
DOZENS of "outstanding" Somerset schools are set to face inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:03:04 +0100
Somerset MPs back Bill aimed at curbing protests
ATTEMPTS to scrap controversial curbs on protests have been rejected by Government MPs - including ALL of Somerset's representatives.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:49:47 +0100
eat:Festivals events held in Glastonbury, Wells, Street and Shepton Mallet
A POPULAR food festival is headed to various towns in Mendip this summer.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:39:19 +0100
Roadworks starting across Somerset today
ROADWORKS starting in North Petherton today (Monday, July 5) are set to last for around three months.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:45:38 +0100
Unusual case for Somerset search and rescue team in Mendips
A LOST dog was reunited with its owner after it ended up being looked after by the right people - a search and rescue team.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:46:07 +0100
North Petherton Mayor's praise for flood helpers
THE mayor of North Petherton has praised those who helped in the town during the weekend's flooding.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:07:18 +0100
EIGHTEEN Somerset road closures announced for ten days starting this week
SOMERSET County Council has revealed a total of EIGHTHEEN 10-day road closures coming into effect from this week.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:05:00 +0100
PICTURES & VIDEO: Chaos as heavy rain strikes in Somerset
SOMERSET was left reeling yesterday as dramatic downpours hit the county.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:10:42 +0100
Police hope stolen trailer will be 'too hot to handle'
POLICE are hoping a trailer stolen from a field will be too hot to handle for anyone offered it in Somerset.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:06:04 +0100
Dorset Police think missing Natalie may be in Somerset
POLICE are appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing young person.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:14:23 +0100
Dozens of Sedgemoor parents didn't pay lockdown child support
DOZENS of parents in Sedgemoor failed to pay child maintenance during the latest lockdown, figures show.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Plan to extend mobile homes site near Bridgwater among latest applications
BELOW are the planning applications submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between June 17 and June 23, 2021.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 21:09:39 +0100
'Face in the thunder' spotted as heavy rain batters Somerset
WE'VE all heard of a 'face like thunder' - but one eagle-eyed reader has snapped a face IN the thunder today in Somerset.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:04:25 +0100
Clarks workers fear 'fire and rehire' at Somerset depot
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.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:31:08 +0100
Thousands fewer on furlough in Somerset in May, figures show
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.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Number of cases of Delta variant on rise in Somerset
THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west is rising.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Million-pound farmhouse near Bridgwater goes on the market
TAPMOOR Farm is a traditional detached farmhouse that has been remodelled, extended and beautifully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sedgemoor releases tips to avoid noisy neighbour rows
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.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:45:59 +0100
Christopher Rost-Aldridge jailed for thefts in Somerset town
A THIEF has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of burglary offences in Bridgwater.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:57:20 +0100
Weekend recycling collections in Somerset to catch up
RECYCLING crews will be working tomorrow (Saturday, July 3) to pick up missed recycling collections.



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