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Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Andrew Spark's family donate binoculars to Lyme Regis RNLI
THE family of a man who was lost at sea made a special donation to the RNLI this year.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:49:22 +0100
Cuts to foreign aid: How Somerset MPs voted
BORIS Johnson and Rishi Sunak have seen off a Tory revolt over cuts to aid funding, leaving charities angry at the prospect of an indefinite reduction in spending.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:07:46 +0100
Emergency services called to incident outside Immacolata Care Home in Langport
EMERGENCY services were called to a 'medical incident and single vehicle collision' outside a care home this morning (July 13).

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:03:22 +0100
Highways England launches exhibition on A303 dualling plans
A VIRTUAL exhibition is being held next week, so residents can find out more about plans to dual a section of the A303.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
More than £400k of funding approved for Chard Regeneration
MORE than £400,000 of additional funding has been approved to ensure regeneration efforts in Chard town centre can move forward.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Temperatures set to soar in Somerset
SUMMER may finally have arrived in Somerset as we put the rain behind us and start to enjoy some sunshine.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:41:37 +0100
999 phone lines overwhelmed - after flooding in LONDON
PEOPLE in Somerset were unable to report emergencies by calling 999 for a time last night (July 12).

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:38:03 +0100
Somerset patients avoid GP's for fear of burdening NHS
MORE than a fifth of Somerset patients avoided making a GP appointment in the past year over fears of being a burden on the NHS, according to a survey.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:15:53 +0100
Mum with terminal cancer backs St Margaret's Hospice Care campaign
A SOMERSET mother-of-two who is dying of cancer is the face of St Margaret’s Hospice Care’s campaign to encourage people to help others in their community.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:47:36 +0100
Cider Barns vote - and how to win a case of Thatchers
A SOMERSET cider producer is asking people to help decide which brand of the drink they'd like to see squeeze of the presses this year.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:19:22 +0100
Government set to decide on Stronger Somerset or One Somerset proposals
SOMERSET residents will find out in two weeks how their local government could be fundamentally reshaped over the next two years.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:46:00 +0100
Two men die in crash on A36 near Hinton Charterhouse
TWO men have died in a road traffic collision on a road in Somerset.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:04:38 +0100
Missed recycling collections to continue 'for some time' across Somerset
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.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:56:15 +0100
Where Avon and Somerset Police are checking vehicle speeds this week
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.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:33:34 +0100
Major roadworks in Somerset this week
MOTORISTS can expect some disruption this week on a relatively new road in Taunton as it already needs resurfacing.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The FOURTEEN Somerset road closures this week for surface dressing works
A TOTAL of 14 Somerset roads will be closed for a period starting this week to enable surface dressing works to be carried out.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:05:21 +0100
Yellow weather warning for Somerset
SOMERSET has been put on alert to expect disruption tomorrow (Monday) caused by heavy rain.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:20:33 +0100
Move over London - the UK's top restaurant destination is in SOMERSET
A SOMERSET location is the UK's top restaurant hotspot, according to the results of the latest research.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:14:38 +0100
Supporters back calls for bank holiday if England win Euros
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).

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
CO2 emissions drop slightly in South Somerset
SOUTH Somerset moved towards a greener future with a slight drop in carbon dioxide emissions over the course of a year, figures reveal.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
DREAM HOME: Listed thatched period home in Ilton
SITUATED on the edge of the village of Ilton and set within its own grounds is this beautiful thatched period farmhouse.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 05:45:00 +0100
Much-needed grant boost for St Margaret's Hospice
A SOMERSET hospice which provides care for those with a life-limiting illness has received a cash boost.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:11:44 +0100
Public send police images of man to assist burglary probe near Ilminster
MEMBERS of the public have responded to a police appeal for help following a burglary.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:07:06 +0100
Somerset man's shock as watch he forgot about for 15 years is valued at £10,000
AN unnamed person from Somerset got the surprise of his life when he had an old watch valued.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 13:19:25 +0100
Somerset man Warwick Lewis on his schoolfriend, killer Wayne Couzens
A FORMER schoolfriend of the police officer who kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard has spoken about the porn-obsessed "weirdo".

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:42:38 +0100
MIU at Chard Hospital CLOSED today
CHARD's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is CLOSED to patients today (July 10).

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:10:32 +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: Stunning Ilminster farmhouse - with glamping accommodation - up for sale
HOLLY Farm sits in a rural but accessible location equidistant between the two towns of Taunton and Yeovil and less than two miles from Ilminster.

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.

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.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:56:39 +0100
The Key, in Ilminster, going to auction
AN investment property in the heart of Ilminster town centre is going up for auction.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:55:17 +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 17:41:51 +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 13:25:51 +0100
Jane Portman appointed interim CEO at South Somerset District Council
A NEW chief executive has been appointed at South Somerset District Council.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:29:28 +0100
Coombe Farm Organic in Crewkerne scoops top award
A SOMERSET farm has scooped an industry award for its organic food box scheme.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:39:06 +0100
Crewkerne military child wins Little Troopers monthly award
A SIX-YEAR-OLD from Crewkerne has been given a medal for his bravery during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:05:23 +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
Figures reveal record levels of house building in South Somerset
HOUSE building in South Somerset reached record levels 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...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:50:00 +0100
'Spitfires of the seas' leave Somerset base for exhibition
A PAIR of historic naval boats nicknamed “Spitfires of the seas” have been painstakingly moved into position for a new exhibition.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Chard Regeneration team asks for more funding from council
FURTHER funding is needed to help finish work on the Chard regeneration programme.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:43:29 +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 06:24:12 +0100
Crews tackle barn fire in Misterton, Somerset
AROUND 50 tonnes of hay and 50 tonnes of straw caught fire yesterday (July 7).

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ducks need your bucks at Fearne Animal Sanctuary, near Chard
A CHARITY is appealing for 'bucks for ducks' to help birds this summer.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:55:05 +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.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:21:51 +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 06:00:00 +0100
Chard Inner Wheel celebrates at Hornsbury Mill
A GROUP in Chard enjoyed a celebrating their 70th anniversary in June - nine months late.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:13:32 +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 11:25:55 +0100
Man who died in A303 Podimore crash named
A MAN who passed away after a crash between a car and a lorry has been named.



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