WE have reports of a crash that has closed the road on Obridge Viaduct in Taunton. Both ways are closed due to the recovery of vehicles. There is queuing traffic from the A3259 Priorswood Road to A38 Toneway. There is also congestion to
ANOTHER two people have died in Somerset within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19. The latest fatalities reported this evening (Thursday) take the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in the county council area to 195. The deaths were
FOUR people have died following a major explosion at a waste water treatment works near Bristol, police have confirmed. A major incident was declared after the blast, with emergency services being called to Wessex Water's premises in Avonmouth
MORE than 100 parcels were stolen from a Somerset town last week. A delivery van was taken on Locks Hill in Frome on November 27 at 12.25pm. The delivery driver was dropping off a parcel when a man pushed him out of the way and drove off in
THERE have been "a number of casualties" after an explosion at a waste water treatment works near Bristol, which Avon and Somerset Police have declared a "major incident". Avon Fire and Rescue Service area manager Matt Peskett said: “We were called
SOUTH Somerset District Council (SSDC) has approved the purchase of Huish Park and other land owned by Yeovil Town Football Club today (Thursday). The proposal was on today's District Executive agenda, and its approval means that the council is
THERE will be no expensive Christmas tree at a popular shopping centre this month - instead, the money will be given to local charities. Clarks Village has announced it's latest Christmas initiative, which gives guests the opportunity to nominate
A PERSON in Taunton has made 264 bogus phone calls to police since January. The offender, who has not been named, has been warned they face court or a fine if they dial 101 or 999 again unless there is an emergency. They have been issued with
THE boss for UK restaurant and bar chain Cosy Club has called on the Government to rethink 'ill-thought-through' new Covid-19 restrictions and warned of long-term consequences for local communities. Boss Nick Collins said the new restrictions imposed
A CORONAVIRUS testing facility, that could welcome Somerset patients, is set to open tomorrow (December 4). A mobile testing unit will be in the lower section of Station Road car park from Friday, for those who are showing symptoms of Covid-19.
FORMER Taunton resident Mustafa Shaikh, who is now an employee of Cornwall Cricket Board as a school and club development officer, has set up a star-studded charity auction. The auction, which runs until 7pm on Tuesday, December 8, will help raise
TEN Pin Bowling fans can enjoy getting into the festive spirit as Hollywood Bowl Taunton reopened its doors yesterday (December 2), and is open every day until 11pm. With the Christmas countdown underway, Hollywood Bowl Taunton is reopening with
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has given an “absolutely” cast-iron guarantee that exams in England will not be cancelled this academic year. The pledge came as the Government unveiled a package of measures for students sitting their A-level
THE first batch of Covid-19 vaccinations for Somerset is set to be delivered imminently as it emerges the UK's vaccination programme is set to start next week. Yeovil District Hospital has been chosen as one of 53 vaccine hubs in England. The
A DESTINATION beauty salon in Somerset used a £65,000 loan to keep the business running during the coronavirus lockdown. The Barn Somerset, in Loxton, offers holistic, skin treatments, IPL & laser and all standard beauty treatments, but had to close
MORE than 23 sacks of rubbish was collected from a Somerset village last month. Volunteers from Kingston St Mary and Nailsbourne, in Taunton, took part in a litter pick to clear parish lanes and public areas in the village. Jean Alger-Green
AN 11-year-old girl has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries" after being hit by a car. The girl was walking along a street when she was hit by the vehicle on Tuesday afternoon (December 1). Police are appealing for witnesses to the
THREE hundred extra tonnes of waste was recycled by Mendip residents in the first five weeks of Recycle More, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has revealed. The huge effort includes a 23 per cent increase in plastic – 41 extra tonnes, or more than
THERE were 67 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset reported in the latest Government figures. The highest rise was in Sedgemoor, where there were 21 new confirmed cases of the virus. The overall total of confirmed cases in the district now stands
GROUPS in Glastonbury and Street have been recognised for their response to the coronavirus pandemic. Glastonbury and Street Lions Club presented seven certificates of appreciation in recognition of those who “have supported the local community
THERE'S a plot. To take over leadership of the council! Depose our MP! No, it's my plot at the allotment. I took it on from George, who moved to a smaller plot. George did all the right things helping me understand the soil and what it
