THE Church of England's new top man in Somerset was well-placed to help take on the Covid pandemic when it emerged.

POLICE in Somerset became suspicious when they noticed this car's number plates spattered with mud.

YOU have to admire the optimism of dogs.

Council house tenants in Sedgemoor are being warned against making ‘no win, no fee’ claims following one resident’s unsuccessful legal battle.

A TOTAL of 287 MPs – including six from Somerset – have been banned from entering Russia after they were accused of ‘whipping up Russophobic hysteria’.

Plans for several dozen homes in East Brent have been thrown out due to their “contrived” and “poor quality” design.

A POLICE officer with more than a quarter of a century's experience has been confirmed in the role of Assistant Chief Constable.

SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has set its own nature recovery targets for 2030; to work with communities, partners, land owners, local authorities and businesses to get 1 in 4 people taking action for nature in Somerset, and to achieve at least 30% of land...

Wickes has major discounts on its lawnmowers, pressure washers and wood treatments. See the best deals.

A FAMILY-RUN waste management company in Bridgwater has appointed a local man in a senior role, who is "delighted" to be a part of the business.

POLICE are investigating a spate of drain gully thefts across Avon and Somerset.

A BOMB disposal team was called to reports of a “suspicious package” outside a police station this morning (April 26).

In less than two weeks, Somerset residents will go to the polls to vote in their new unitary councillors, who will represent them for the next five years.

A LOCAL school is creating a 'classroom without walls' to encourage pupils to connect with nature and benefit from outdoor learning. 

BURNHAM-ON-SEA WI planted trees to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of an HGV fire at junction 20 of the M5 near Clevedon.

LIFEBOAT volunteers rescued a kite surfer after he got into difficulties off the coast of Brean yesterday (Sunday, April 24).

SOMERSET folk singer and song writer, Timothy Dean, had a “sell-out” audience for his first full evening of “Songs of Somerset”.

AVON and Somerset Police have revealed where they are siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

THERE are 14 major roadworks schemes and seven other projects starting across Somerset this week.

Revolution Beauty is selling a dupe of a NARS foundation, saving makeup fans more than £27.

If water levels continue to rise at their current rate, these are the areas of Somerset which could be underwater by 2030.

PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to support an appeal to help ensure every host and Ukranian family arriving in the county receive a Pantry Packer and Welcome Pack.

SOMERSET MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has caused uproar after he left a note to civil servants implying they should be back working in their office.

A NEW glamping site could still be built near one of Somerset’s main railway lines after an appeal was lodged against the local authority.

WE are barely two weeks away from the local elections in Somerset, with hundreds of candidates battling for the privilege of running the county for the next five years, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

As part of the Great British Rail Sale you can get up to 50 per cent off tickets through the Trainline site

Top Chinese takeaways in Somerset according to Tripadvisor. Read more:

THIS Spring, community campaign Litter Free Coast & Sea Somerset (LFCSS) shares five ways you can help protect your local coastlines from litter and pollution.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 7 and April 13 2022.

SOMERSET residents are days away from finding out who will be governing them and providing their local services for the next five years, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale with up to 60 percent discount on a variety of designer perfumes. Other discounts are also in place, see them here.

AN investigation is underway into a suspected arson that damaged property used by a community workshop charity in Clevedon.

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RNLI lifeguards are planning to return to Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow beaches with the hope of providing an additional lifeguarding service at Brean beach.

Mark Earth Day this year by getting back to nature with one of these incredible sustainable gift experiences.

Beer Hawk has added its first cider option to its Perfect Draft device.

CINNABON could be opening a new store at Dunball Services near Bridgwater, which signage suggests have a Starbucks drive-thru, a Greggs drive-thru, and a Sbarro pizzeria.

SIX drivers from the Burnham and Highbridge area have been fined by Bath Magistrates' Court for offences they committed on roads in Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

THE Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has apologised for the waiting times endured by some of its patients, after a Freedom of Information request revealed that one person was kept on standby for almost three years.

THE Conservative Party have placed emphasis on their “track record” ahead of May’s Somerset unitary authority elections.

DOZENS of new homes and a community hall could soon be built on the main road to a new nuclear power station if plans are approved, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

"A RECORD number of Green Party candidates are standing in the elections to the new Somerset Council.

"LABOUR are back in Somerset and hoping to build on existing strongholds in Bridgwater and Taunton.

JOHN Hunt is an experienced Independent councillor, currently serving the electorate at parish, district and county council level.

TACKLING the government on sewage in rivers, discounted bus travel for teenagers, safe cycle routes and more trees are key Liberal Democrat proposals.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday April 21

GOVERNMENT figures show five people in Sedgemoor who had Covid-19 died in the latest weekly period.

SOMERSET travel to the Kia Oval to take on Surrey in Division One of the LV= Insurance County Championship.

MORE than 30 beautiful gardens across Somerset are opening to visitors this summer in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice.