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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:49:07 +0000
Somerset Wetherspoon's pub closed after disgruntled customers cause flood
Two customers who were refused service are believed to have ripped a radiator off the wall in the loos

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:45:19 +0000
Glastonbury 2023: Emily Eavis explains why ticket prices have increased
She says they're still recovering from the financial impact of two years without a festival due to Covid-19

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:27:23 +0000
Parents' fury after Home Bargains sells four packets of paracetamol to son, 12, in one transaction
Home Bargains have launched an internal investigation to find out how it happened

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:08:30 +0000
Council to spend nearly £5.5m on "bus priority lanes" in Taunton and Bridgwater by 2025
New "mobility hubs" will also be created

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset village wins fight to prevent 75 'harmful' new homes being built near A36
The Planning Inspectorate has ruled in villagers' favour

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Peasedown St John bypass: Road markings to return at end of month
A speed limit of 30mph is in place while there are no road markings

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bath man let down by 'egregious' Passport Office mix-up
"This shambles needs to be rectified and fast"

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000
South West schoolgirl scarred for life after burning hand sanitizer thrown at her
A 15-year-old boy from Truro pleaded guilty to unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Department for Transport 'Noise camera' trials to detect rowdy drivers coming to Westcountry
The technology uses cameras and microphones to create a digital package of drivers breaking the law

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:19:34 +0000
Call 999 if you see wanted Daniel Kellaway who has links to Somerset
He is wanted on warrant for breaching probation as well as in connection with other offences

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:58:59 +0000
Glastonbury fans 'disappointed' as 2023 ticket prices hiked up
Many have said the costs may well be too high for some regulars to attend the iconic event

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:50:00 +0000
The FA Cup: Taunton Town hoping for ‘bumper crowd’ in historic tie against Yeovil
The side are on the verge of achieving something they have only managed twice before

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:44:18 +0000
Claims Bath bus services in 'sorry state' and more needs to be done to protect them
Dan Norris was used as a "political football" in the bus cuts debate, one councillor said

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:26:16 +0000
Moorland Road traders' final bid to stop parking zone from 'killing' Bath high street
A total of 20 businesses have spoken out to condemn the council's scheme

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:56:39 +0000
Met Office UK weather: Grim winter prediction as nation prepares for 'emergency energy blackouts'
Temperatures are set to plummet amid the ongoing energy crisis

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:32:54 +0000
Two historic Glastonbury buildings to become new base for small businesses
This is one of 11 projects within the Glastonbury town deal

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:49:42 +0000
Baily's Buildings plans
Plans for the Baily's Buildings in Glastonbury

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:15:11 +0000
Strange white pheasant spotted roaming fields near Bath
Nine-year-old Millar Hussey glimpsed the bird while out cycling with his dad

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:06:32 +0000
Somerset's mobile speed camera locations from Monday, October 17
If you want to avoid a fine, make sure to check the list

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:58:58 +0000
Police swoop after gun found in Somerset car park
The gun was found in a holdall by a toilet block

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:43:39 +0000
DWP cost of living payment dates for the rest of 2022 as Jeremy Hunt scraps income tax cut
Household expenditure will be at the forefront of everyone's minds as temperatures start to drop

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:23:53 +0000
Major Christmas Cracker Race returns to Somerset town
Thousands are expected to flock to Weston-super-Mare beach for the festive event

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:17:26 +0000
Somerset town's library on move to safeguard its future
Nailsea Library is in a poor state of repair and 'beyond the end of its life'

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:01:14 +0000
SEE Monster to close as Weston-super-Mare Beach race roars into town
The Monster will see some closures and changes to its operation during beach race weekend

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:14:35 +0000
Somerset council commits £10,000 towards art on new active travel route in Shepton Mallet
Artists have until November 4 to pitch their projects



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