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Van driver arrested following fatal crash on A371 Glastonbury route
A 32-year-old van driver has been arrested following a fatal crash involving a lorry on the A371 in Wincanton. A 27-year-old man of Dutch nationality, who was a passenger in the van, died following the collision on Wednesday, June 26. Police are
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Somerset pub named UK's best by National Pub Awards
A 14th century Tudor inn has been named the UK's best pub by the National Pub & Bar Awards. The George Inn, nestled in the quaint village of Norton St. Philip just outside of Bath, took home the top title at this year’s awards. The inn is
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24 more homes planned near Somerset community hospital
More new homes could be built near one of Somerset’s community hospitals if new plans are approved. Elan Homes has been delivering the Avalon development of 60 homes on Old Wells Road in Glastonbury, just over the road from West Mendip Community
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Queen's College Ball was a 'great success' with students arriving in style
The Queen's College Ball was a "great success" with one student arriving on a "motorised wheelbarrow". Students from Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, enjoyed a meal and mocktails on the school lawn to celebrate the end of their exam period
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Wincanton nursing home group wins 'Specialist Care Provider of the Year'
A WINCANTON healthcare group has been named ‘Specialist Care Provider of the Year' at the 2024 Health Investor Awards. Cornerstone Healthcare Group, who opened the £10million Cale View nursing home in Wincanton earlier this year, received the award
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Early-morning walkabout at Glastonbury Festival
"I don’t know where I am this time of the morning," burbles a man to his friend as they walk rather unsteadily past my camping area, just as I’m coming out. Well, it’s about 5.50am at Glastonbury Festival, Friday, June 28. Those two look as if they
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‘King of Glastonbury’ Joe Rush on his spectacular Victorian pier and Carhenge
FESTIVAL-GOERS at Glastonbury might be surprised to find something quite unexpected in the middle of the fields: an enormous Victorian pier. The 60m structure, called Glastonbury-on-Sea, is the brainchild of underground artist Joe Rush, founder
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Who is playing at Glastonbury today? Full stage line-up for Friday, June 28
Glastonbury 2024 is now underway with the main headliners set to perform over the weekend alongside many others. A huge number of people have descended on Worthy Farm in Somerset and will hopefully be in for an amazing time. Loads of musicians
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Deliberate barn fire prompts emergency service response including five fire engines
FIREFIGHTERS from five stations in Somerset rushed to the scene of a barn which was 'well alight' yesterday (Thursday, June 27). Five fire engines were seen travelling up Southover, in Wells, to the farm on Silver Street at around 5pm, where a
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Sir Michael Eavis sings Sinatra and Elvis to rapturous cheers at Glastonbury
IT’S safe to say Sir Michael Eavis is a popular man in these parts. The Glastonbury Festival founder and dairy farmer, 88, performed in front of thousands of people at The Park stage yesterday afternoon (Thursday). He reeled off a set of retro
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Jack Leach signs a new contract with Somerset County Cricket Club
England spinner Jack Leach will continue his proud association with Somerset County Cricket Club after agreeing a contract extension that will see him remain at the Cooper Associates County Ground until at least the end of the 2026 season. The
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Lifeless pitch leads to a tame draw for Somerset at Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire opener Ben Slater turned the 13th hundred of his career into an unbeaten 168 but a lifeless final-day pitch had consigned this Vitality County Championship match to a draw long before that conclusion was reached with an exchange of
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LIVE: Glastonbury Festival day three as Dua Lipa, Sugababes and more to perform
4:50pm Thanks for tuning into our live blog. As the music is now really ramping up, we will end the updates here and leave
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Driver left with 'serious injuries' after lorry collided with bridge on M5
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Wells Foodbank volunteers thank Fosso Lounge for their support
Quiz fans have helped to raise almost £2,000 for the Wells Foodbank. The Fosso Lounge in High Street runs quizzes on the first Thursday of every month and half the £2 entry fee goes to the foodbank. Dominique Van Der Veen, the restaurant’s