Archive
-
Date
Somerset star Sonny named in ECB future stars team to face West Indies
Exciting Somerset prospect Sonny Baker is part of the 13-man squad selected for the First-Class County Select XI’s three-day match against West Indies at Beckenham starting on Wednesday, July 3. The squad features upcoming players from across 11
-
Date
Somerset law firm raises highest total in the region for Will Aid campaign
A LAW firm with branches in Williton and Watchet has raised an incredible £8,870 by participating in an annual charity campaign - making it the highest donating firm in the region. Hollam Solicitors has been taking part in the Will Aid campaign
-
Date
Police investigate 'antisocial behaviour' at Wellington traveller encampment
AN unauthorised traveller encampment has been set up on Longforth Farm, Wellington, with police investigating reports of antisocial behaviour. The encampment on privately owned land off Lillebonne Way arrived "early last week", according to locals
-
Date
‘Live Band of the Year’ nominees The Peatbog Faeries are coming to Somerset
A BAND who were nominated for 'Live Band of the Year' at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards are coming to Somerset to perform at the Cheese and Grain in Frome. The Peatbog Faeries will play at the venue on Friday, July 12 as part of their I See a World
-
Date
Arrests made on suspicion of murder following 'tragic death' of man in his sixties
POLICE are investigating after the sudden death of a man in his sixties. The Avon and Somerset force were called to a block of flats on Raglan Terrace in Yeovil at approximately 7pm on Sunday, June 23. A man who police believe is in his sixties
-
Date
Coach operator launches new route which will also serve Taunton
COACH operator Megabus is launching a brand-new route between Plymouth, Bristol, and London which will also serve Taunton. The new service, which begins on Thursday, June 27, will operate from Thursday to Monday each week, offering a great value
-
Date
New 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash can see inside driver's vehicles
OVER 100 new ultra speed cameras are being trialled on roads in the UK. There are now around 7,000 cameras around the UK 's road network, and in 2022 they resulted in the prosecution of 245,043 people – the highest figure since records began.
-
Date
What is a Met Office heat health alert?
HEAT-HEALTH alerts are issued by the Met Office and UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) when the country is expecting high or low temperatures that could have an impact on health. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection
-
Date
'Heat health alert' in effect for south west as temperatures set to soar this week
THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a heat health alert for the south west of England. Both Somerset and Devon are encompassed by the yellow alert, which is set to run until Thursday, June 27, at 5pm. Temperatures in Pilton, the
-
Date
How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?
DRIVERS who are caught speeding in the UK will have to pay a minimum of £100, though fines can increase to up to £2,500. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence. But how you are dealt with after
-
Date
Somerset woman starts podcast for 'unheard' mums to share their stories
A SOMERSET woman has started a podcast for "unheard" local mothers to share their stories on all things pregnancy, labour and parenthood. Annie Tombs, 28, from Chard, is set to launch the Mindful Mums Podcast within the next month. She became a
-
Date
All episodes of new crime-thriller series filmed in Somerset to hit BBC iPlayer soon
A NEW crime-thriller mystery series filmed in Axbridge, Somerset, is set to air on BBC Three, with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer from Monday, July 1. Teen mystery A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder stars Emma Myers and Anna Maxwell Martin join
-
Date
Superb Somerset response in leadership chase at Trent Bridge
A century from Tom Abell led a strong Somerset response on day two of the Vitality County Championship match at Trent Bridge, where the visitors closed on 293 for four in reply to the hosts’ 360 all out as they bid to keep pace with leaders Surrey
-
Date
New outdoor seating area approved for town centre Wetherspoons pub
A POPULAR pub in Yeovil town centre will be getting a new outdoor seating area after plans were approved. JD Wetherspoons operates the William Dampier pub at the corner of Central Street and Middle Street, at the bottom end of Yeovil town centre
-
Date
General election: seven things we learned from the Tiverton & Minehead hustings
CANDIDATES standing in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency have laid out how they would improve the lives of local people if they are elected on July 4. The new Tiverton and Minehead constituency, which straddles the Devon-Somerset border
-
Date
Mixed weekend of action for Taunton St Andrews cricket teams
On Saturday, Taunton St Andrews First XI were in action against Bridgwater for the fourth time this season, on this occasion in the WEPL Premier One at the Wyvern Club. After choosing to bat, the visitors posted 306 for eight, the feature of which
-
Date
Greatest hits of Gilbert and Sullivan concert coming to Frome
The Fulltone Chorus is all set to perform at the Frome Memorial Theatre this month. An evening of music and theatre, titled Gilbert and Sullivan Greatest Hits, will take place on June 29. This event is a celebration of the works of well-loved
-
Date
Mixed fortunes on the road for both Taunton Baseball Club teams
Both teams at Taunton Baseball Club were on the road this weekend - but enjoyed very different results. On Sunday, The Muskets travelled to the Bournemouth Bears, while the Pistols returned Cornwall for the second week running. The Muskets
-
Date
Glastonbury takes the crown for the UK's booziest festival
Glastonbury Festival-goers are set to drink 1.2 million pints over the weekend. This astonishing figure, which is equivalent to 4,000 bath tubs, makes Glastonbury the UK's booziest festival. Here, music lovers quench their thirst with the help