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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Plans for 80 'inappropriate' homes in Somerset village unanimously refused
The plans also included a takeaway and the creation of an orchard

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
The secluded Somerset cabin that is great for a romantic getaway
There is so much to explore

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Somerset councillor attacks 'horrifying' decision to hold meetings in public despite declaring climate emergency
The council has been taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint since May 2019

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
The unassuming street that is claimed to be the oldest of its kind in Europe
Vicar's Close has been a centrepiece of the area for 700 years

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Protestors occupy ancient Somerset oak tree near A303 that could be destroyed by dualling
National Highways is planning on cutting the tree down to build a slip road

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000
The 'lovely' West Country village with a huge traditional countryside pub
'We wouldn't change it for the world'

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Somerset areas where Covid is spreading the fastest as cases fall on the whole in the county
Cases are rising in some areas across but falling in the county as a whole

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:21:59 +0000
Police seize £180,000 of cannabis from Weston-super-Mare property
The force carried out a warrant after reports of potential illegal activity

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:20:54 +0000
Cheapest petrol prices around Taunton, Bath, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil today
There are some forecourts charging less than the UK average

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:20:41 +0000
Glasses and keys among lost items found in Glastonbury Festival clean-up operation
You can contact the Lost Property Team to reclaim items

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:18 +0000
Man found dead 'with injuries' at Street property
Police were called to Somerton Road yesterday morning (July 25)

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:21:50 +0000
Mobile speed camera locations in Somerset from Monday, July 25
Police are cracking down on dangerous driving in a bid to improve road safety

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:47 +0000
UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms to batter nation as temperatures drop after heatwave
It is set to be cooler than this time last week

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:51:41 +0000
Train disruption LIVE: Delays between Yeovil and Salisbury due to signal failure - updates
Inrix is reporting delays of 20 minutes this morning (July 25)

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Ponies rescued after being abandoned for two weeks in Somerset
There is an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the abandonment

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The day the zeppelin came - and the Germans scoped out Yeovil for Second World War bombing
Locals were excited and amazed to see the giant aircraft in 1932 - they weren't so excited to see it again seven years later

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
New store opens in former Next unit in Taunton
It could be particularly handy for residents wanting to brighten up their homes

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Anger as bollards removed from Bath street twice in two weeks for filming
The area has been at the heart of several film productions

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Small Somerset village will rapidly expand as plans for 40 homes narrowly approved after three-year wait
16 of the homes will be affordable

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Gay grandad's wingwalk to raise cash for LGBT+charity
David Elsey set himself the challenge of raising funds after experiencing homophobia

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Work to start on restoring Weston-super-Mare dilapidated seafront shelters to former glory
The Victorian shelters along the seafront have become an eyesore

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
22 of the most haunted places in Somerset - from Dead Woman's Ditch to Sally in the Wood
How many of these haunts have you visited?

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Music fans 'gutted' as Yeovil pub that championed local bands to close
The building has been put up for sale

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Chard pub that closed nine years ago could be transformed into house
The owners have been desperate to sell the business but there has been little interest

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:38:41 +0000
Met Office weather: Thunderstorms and 'hot spells' loom as new 'heatwave' approaches
It could be getting very warm again



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