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Fri, 13 May 2022 09:10:23 +0100
Huge recall of Tesco chicken amid salmonella fears
Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:26:39 +0100
Healthwatch Somerset seeks views to improve GP websites
IS your local GP’s website difficult to use? writes Daniel Mumby.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Old Manor in Weston-Super-Mare raises over £300 for Make-A-Wish
THE Old Manor in Weston-Super-Mare, has raised over £300 for charity partner Make-A-Wish by hosting a family fun day.

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:28:12 +0100
Abbeyfield celebrates Somerset Day
THE residents, staff, trustees, and friends of Abbeyfield Independent living house, Burnham on Sea, celebrated Somerset Day on Wednesday, May 11.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:48:02 +0100
Avon and Somerset Police gun amnesty starts today
PEOPLE in Somerset are being urged to hand in any unwanted guns during a firearms and ammunition surrender starting today (Thursday, May 12).

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:59:52 +0100
Somerset County Council to spend £7m on making repairs to schools
MORE than £7m will be spent on making urgent repairs to Somerset’s schools over the next 12 months.

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:32:42 +0100
Analysis of the council elections in Somerset
THE dust has now settled following the astonishing turn of events which transpired in Somerset on Friday (May 6) following the local elections.

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest column from Simon Clarke at Somerset Wildlife Trust
DEDICATION to data is what you need… if you want to be a record maker...

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:32:10 +0100
Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Italian food and drink to celebrate from Aldi, Tesco and more
Italy is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin. Here's how to celebrate the right way.

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:48:00 +0100
Film crews in Burnham-on-Sea for Channel 4 drama True Love
FILM crews have been spotted in Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow to work on a new six-part Channel 4 drama series called True Love.

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:58:00 +0100
Burnham and Highbridge Town Council election results
THE Liberal Democrats have become the largest party in Burnham and Highbridge Town Council for the first time since 1999. 

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:10:18 +0100
Avon and Somerset appeal for missing Nasim Sweeting, 14
POLICE are appealing for people in the Avon and Somerset Police area to get in touch if they spot a missing 14-year-old boy.

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
£36million a year to cut sewage discharge in Somerset rivers
AN annual war chest of £36million will help cut the amount of foul sewage discharged into Somerset's rivers during storms.

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Rightmove ranks Burnham-on-Sea as seaside price hotspot
Rightmove has revealed the top 10 seaside price hotspots with one Somerset location among them.

Wed, 11 May 2022 11:22:43 +0100
Emma Bridgewater's perfect mugs celebrating Platinum Jubilee
The iconic pottery company, Emma Bridgewater, has great Platinum Jubilee products to remember the occasion.

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:06:28 +0100
Jubilee concert in Burnham-on-Sea
A PATRIOTIC Celebration Concert will take place at St Andrew’s Church in Burnham-on-Sea to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:23:06 +0100
Hinkley Point C’s community funding tops £13 million
THE project to build a new nuclear power station in Somerset has now awarded more than £13 million to community initiatives in the South-West.

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:11:47 +0100
Repair and reuse scheme running across Somerset
PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to repair and reuse under a scheme starting this week.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:08:37 +0100
New grant for children in care homes in Somerset
EFFORTS to improve the lives of children in care across Somerset have received a boost following a government grant.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:46:14 +0100
Morrisons launches May cleaning event sale – see the deals
The sale will see products such as the Flash Speed Mop Starter Kit discounted, as well as popular brands including Zoflora and Fabulosa.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:55:44 +0100
Somerset shuts down to new NHS patients, group claims
A BRIDGWATER woman was “brought to tears” by the cost of private dental care she sought after being unable to find a local NHS provider.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:31:00 +0100
Wedmore Arts Festival starts its 2022 programme of events
A VILLAGE'S popular free-to-enter arts festival made its welcome return this week “after two years of restrictions and cancellations” caused by the pandemic.

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:34:06 +0100
Burnham’s Moose raises funds for good causes
MOOSE once again demonstrates its commitment to helping good causes.

Mon, 09 May 2022 07:02:20 +0100
Locations of police speed cameras in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police officers will be out in force again this week checking on motorists' speeds.

Mon, 09 May 2022 06:32:19 +0100
Roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week
AMONG the major roadworks starting in Somerset this week is a scheme that will take 48 days to complete.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:26:04 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Get party ready with Lakeland's themed decorations
Here's a selection of items from Lakeland that'll help you host a Platinum Jubilee party to remember.

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:39:57 +0100
Somerset ranks among least stressed regions – see the full list
Residents in Somerset are thought to be among the most chill as a study reveals the least, and most, stressed regions – see the full list.

Sun, 08 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Map shows dog-friendly beaches in Somerset
SOMERSET beaches could be ideal for a day out or for walks with our four-legged friends, but not all of them are dog-friendly.

Sun, 08 May 2022 09:07:14 +0100
Simon Watt climbing Snowdon after open heart surgery
A BRIDGWATER man is celebrating his new life four years after he underwent open heart surgery.

Sun, 08 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Buyagift reveals its top 10 summer experiences from Helicopter tours to hotel breaks
These are the top 10 experiences you need to put on your bucket list this summer from Buyagift

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:16:23 +0100
Get tickets for Somerset cricket's Beer and Cider Festival
SOMERSET County Cricket Club is inviting fans to 'the biggest beer garden in the South West'.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of May 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 14 and April 20 2022.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Buyagift reveals top experiences to treat your Dad from golf to skydiving
Father's Day is closer than you think...treat him to a memory he'll treasure with one of Buyagift's top experiences.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:25:00 +0100
Liberal Democrats take overall control of Somerset Council
THE Liberal Democrats have won control of Somerset County Council by securing 61 seats in the local election – five more than needed to secure a majority.

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:49:18 +0100
Beaufort House care home in Burnham-on-Sea sold to Agincare
A RESIDENTIAL care home in Burnham-on-Sea has been sold to a family-owned national care provider.

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:27:28 +0100
Uncertainty over McColl's Somerset stores
THERE are fears for scores of jobs in Somerset as uncertainty surrounds the future of several convenience stores across the county.

Thu, 05 May 2022 16:42:08 +0100
Summit to 'eliminate violence against women and girls'
AVON and Somerset Police will be joined by organisations from across the region at a one-day summit tomorrow (Friday, May 6) to agree an action plan focussed on eliminating violence against women and girls.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:37:40 +0100
ELECTIONS 2022: Polling stations in Somerset
SOMERSET voters will find out tomorrow (May 6) who will be governing them at a local level for the next five years.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:27:41 +0100
Sir Ed Davey MP criticises Conservatives ahead of local elections
THE Conservatives should be punished at the local elections in Somerset after “taking rural communities for granted”, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has stated.

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset elections 2022: What can I expect on election day?
THOUSANDS of people across Somerset will go to the polls tomorrow to vote for two candidates standing to be elected to the county’s new unitary authority.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:28:00 +0100
M5 to close southbound between junctions 22 and 23 tonight
DRIVERS planning to use the M5 between Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater/Burnham-on-Sea overnight could be affected by planned roadworks. 

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:48:54 +0100
Online school to help Somerset residents set up in business after Covid pandemic
RESIDENTS in their 50s, 60s, and 70s in Somerset are being invited to join a free online school for ‘olderpreneurs’ seeking to set up in business post-Covid.

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:17:50 +0100
Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150
Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150. Read more:

Wed, 04 May 2022 06:26:04 +0100
Missing Kevin could be in Somerset, police believe
POLICE are appealing to people in Somerset to look out for a man who has been missing since last Friday (April 29).

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:19:51 +0100
UK passport warning to one million Brits who face seeing their summer holiday cancelled
The warning comes as new research suggested delays in passport processing could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled trips this summer.

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:52:09 +0100
7 clothing items that could land UK drivers a £5,000 fine and a driving ban
If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

Tue, 03 May 2022 11:14:49 +0100
Improvement notices after worker's fall at Hinkley Point C
IMPROVEMENT notices have been slapped on two contractors at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station after a worker fell five metres off scaffolding.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:50:32 +0100
Somerset local elections 2022: Current council make-ups
PEOPLE across Somerset will head to the polls on Thursday (May 5) to cast their votes for two candidates standing to be in the county’s new unitary authority. 

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:22:42 +0100
How you can have 9 days off work by booking just 3 thanks to the Queen
The nation will come together to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.



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