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Make a Will and help St Margaret's

Pictured are solicitors launching the initiative

8:30pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

LAW firms in Somerset are helping St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice as part of Make a Will Week, which runs from September 13-17.

Update - lorry fire on M5

The lorry fire on the M5. Photo: Dave Porter

6:10pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

TRAFFIC is back to normal on the M5 near Wellington after a lorry blaze earlier today.

Big Bike Ride Somerset appeal

1:00pm Sunday 29th August 2010

NEXT month, the NSPCC is encouraging people in Somerset get on their bikes and raise money for its Child's Voice Appeal as thousands of people across the country take up the challenge of organising their own Big Bike Ride.

Drive to get care leavers into work

1:00pm Saturday 28th August 2010

YOUNG people leaving care have significantly poorer prospects than their peers in relation to education, training and employment.

Beauty queen defies bullies to win competition

Miss Somerset Galaxy UK winner, Rose Aylward

7:00pm Friday 27th August 2010

A LANGPORT girl who was bullied at school has won the title of Miss Somerset Galaxy UK and now hopes to inspire other girls who are being persecuted.

Sexual health warning for Somerset

Sexual health warning for Somerset

4:23pm Friday 27th August 2010

HEALTH experts in Somerset say 'worrying' levels of binge drinking among young people could increase their risk of catching sexual diseases.

Policeman charged with rape

11:09am Friday 27th August 2010

A POLICE officer has been accused of rape and misconduct.






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