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CCTV appeal after alleged shop theft in Minehead
Police are appealing to identify a man following the incident
New Toys R Us shop to open in Taunton
Retailer WH Smith has unveiled the first 17 locations for the next tranche of Toys R Us shops - with Taunton on the list
Weston-super-Mare beach is officially one of UK's most disappointing
Visitors were left disappointed by pay-to-use-toilets, an entry fee to the pier, and steep parking rates
Bridgwater couple raise £406,000 for Children’s Hospice South West
A Bridgwater couple whose humble Christmas lights display sparked a charity movement, have raised over £406,000 for Children’s Hospice South West.
Weston-super-Mare dentist crisis 'needs to be fixed urgently'
Weston-super-Mare's MP raised the challenges in Parliament this week
Parking fears over new homes plan for Somerset town
Outline permission is already in place
Unleash your wild side at the Festival of Nature 2024
a week of exciting nature walks, workshops, and family-friendly activities that will inspire you to take action for our planet
Cyclist has lucky escape after narrowly avoiding being mown down by 4x4
The driver reportedly lost control on a bed and only the awareness of the cyclist ensured he could dodge out of the way of the swerving vehicle
Join the green revolution lead the Somer Valley Rediscovered partnership
Here’s your chance to chair the Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership, enhancing local biodiversity and connecting communities to nature
Driver denies causing fatal A30 crash in which woman died and child seriously injured
Charlotte Avis was killed in the serious crash
UK weather: Met Office issues three warnings as temperatures set to soar to 26C
The Met Office has issued three warnings as the UK is set to bask in warm weather over the next few days, with temperatures set to soar to 26C in the south on Saturday
Somerset Youth Alliance is 'filling the massive void' in youth provision
Somerset Youth Alliance is transforming the future of youth work, fostering collaboration, and empowering young voices across Somerset. Join the movement
Deep-sea diving manufacture dives into glory with the King’s Award for Enterprise
Dive into the success story of Atlantas Marine, the Yeovil-based leader in marine technology, as it sails to international acclaim with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise
Giant fox delivers petition to end hunting on Exmoor National Park
The League Against Cruel Sports say they are fighting to protect wildlife and preserve nature
New kits for Cheddar Valley Rugby Club’s rising stars
Alliance Homes steps up to support Cheddar Valley Rugby Club’s young athletes
M5 traffic stopped as animals get onto motorway in Somerset
The incident was first reported shortly before 2pm this afternoon (May 9)
Bridgwater Town Council saves key public services under 'historic' devolution deal
It could deliver "huge benefits" to local residents
Man banned from being drunk in public everywhere in England
Gavin Prieto, 47, from Barnstaple, Devon, was handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after being convicted of outraging public decency for urinating in public
Two Somerset swimming pools making a splash with upgrades
“It’s fantastic that we’ve secured £270k of funding, so we can upgrade two of our swimming pools."
Anger as TSB to close Frome town centre's last bank
Residents and businesses will have to go to neighbouring towns' banks instead