SOMERSET householders who have had to put up with missed recycling collections for weeks have been warned things won't get better any time soon.

AVON and Somerset Police's road policing unit has reported seizing two vehicles yesterday (Sunday).

ANYONE who had a few drinks watching the football last night should think twice before getting behind the wheel this morning - you could well still be over the drink drive limit.

MOTORISTS can expect some disruption this week on a relatively new road in Taunton as it already needs resurfacing.

A TOTAL of 14 Somerset roads will be closed for a period starting this week to enable surface dressing works to be carried out.

A SOMERSET barber has received national recognition.

SOMERSET has been put on alert to expect disruption tomorrow (Monday) caused by heavy rain.

DESPITE disruption caused by Covid-19, students studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Bridgwater & Taunton College achieved outstanding results.

HOPING to build stronger local relationships, a construction company has reached out to community projects to give them a helping hand.

A SURGE in demand for second-hand clothing has led to one charity making an urgent appeal for donations.

A "MINDLESS" act of vandalism was carried out at a sacred Somerset religious site this week.

SHOE giant Clarks has made a new offer to staff in the hope of avoiding strike action over what has been labelled a 'fire and rehire' tactic.

IF the Three Lions win today, you and your family and friends will be able to pick up a free taco from a Bridgwater restaurant.

A SOMERSET location is the UK's top restaurant hotspot, according to the results of the latest research.

HUNDREDS of people across Somerset have signed a petition calling for an extra bank holiday if England win the Euro 2020 championships tonight (July 11).

A SPACIOUS Georgian House (not listed) in a quiet village setting with great access to the surrounding towns and the M5.

THE Old Forge is an enchanting property which is situated on Blacksmith’s lane in this peaceful rural village of Shapwick.

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

BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 24 and 30, 2021.

A BRIDE is feeling 'really deflated' after her special day was ruined after a few significant issues.

A WOMAN had to be freed from the wreckage of a car crash this afternoon.

AN unnamed person from Somerset got the surprise of his life when he had an old watch valued.

A FORMER schoolfriend of the police officer who kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard has spoken about the porn-obsessed "weirdo".

SOMERSET author Guy Kennaway has won the 2021 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with his novel The Accidental Collector.

A TRADE union is warning bosses at shoe giant Clarks that their entire Somerset operation could strike over new contract proposals.

FIGURES from Public Health England show the Covid-19 infection rate is rising across Somerset.

SOME stunning examples of the most iconic cars ever made will be going under the hammer in Somerset this month.

AN impressive detached modern house situated in a wonderful location overlooking fields.

MORE patients visited A&E at the Somerset Trust last month, with demand rising above the levels seen over the same period last year.

LOCAL business in Somerset are keen to offer flexible working after the pandemic, a survey has revealed.

POLICE are investigating after a row between two people ended up with an act of "criminal damage".

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.

PEOPLE are being urged to only dial 999 for an ambulance in an emergency after the service covering Somerset experienced its busiest ever 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.

A RAFT of new projects have been unveiled by the Wildlife Trusts as part of efforts to tackle the climate and nature crises.

A COUNCIL has been shortlisted for three top awards for the work it has done during the pandemic.

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.