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Cheddar neighbourhood plan draws hundreds to Church House
The future of Cheddar drew hundreds to a two-day event last week. Interest in the Cheddar neighbourhood plan at Church House, Cheddar, was whipped up on Friday and Saturday by talk of supermarket...
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Wells MP Tessa Munt meets campaigners against pylons in Mark
There might have been a lull but campaigners are still stoked for a fight for their countryside. The next chapter in National Grid's intention to connect Hinkley Point C to Avonmouth via pylons is in...
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Investigation into cause of garage tyre fire in Chard
Police and fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze in Chard in which 100 tyres and a derelict vehicle were damaged last night. The fire broke out at Bartlett Park Garage, Thorndun Park Drive,...
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Appeal for on-call firefighters in Williton
Your local fire station needs you! Williton Fire Station is hosting an open station day for prospective on-call firefighters on Wednesday 13 March between 3pm and 8pm. Devon & Somerset Fire &...
View ArticleDavid Warburton named as Tory candidate for Somerton and Frome
The Conservative Party has announced its candidate to stand for the Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary area at the 2015 General Election.Former teacher David Warburton is set to challenge Liberal...
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Police appeal after theft from Yeovil store
Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to following a theft in Yeovil. The alleged incident happened at Marks and Spencer yesterday. An Avon and Somerset Constabulary...
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Pre-Christian coin found on Somerset's Blackdown Hills: Coin declared...
A decorative Iron Age coin dating back to 40-20BC was declared as treasure at an inquest in Wells on Tuesday. Torquay treasure hunter David Gorman uncovered the gold coin, set in an iron mount, in...
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Friends pay tribute to Glastonbury MC Luke 'Lenny' Harris at inquest
The friends of a man who died in tragic circumstances in Glastonbury paid tribute to his caring nature and generosity at an inquest on Tuesday morning.22-year-old Luke 'Lenny' Harris was badly injured...
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Somerset badger cull to proceed this summer with 'no further delays'
A controversial badger cull pilot in West Somerset will go ahead this summer, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has confirmed today. The proposed cull is one of two that were originally due to take...
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Wells Cathedral School refutes claim that teacher accused of sexual...
A Wells school has refuted accusations in a national newspaper that a former teacher had sexual relationships with pupils. The Guardian, along the rest of the national press, covered the resignation of...
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John Shakesby wins seniors' Stableford at Mendip Golf Club
John Shakesby won the seniors' Stableford as the busy social and competition season got under way at Mendip Golf Club at the weekend.More than 50 players took part in dry conditions on Friday and his...
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Paulton Rovers beat Larkhall Athletic in quarter-finals of Somerset Premier Cup
MATCH REPORT: Paulton Rovers 3, Larkhall Athletic 1 Paulton Rovers progressed to the semi-finals of the Somerset Premier Cup despite an unconvincing performance against Toolstation Premier Division...
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NETBALL: Norton Harlequins put up strong fight against leaders Millfield
MATCH REPORT: Norton Harlequins 31, Millfield 45 Norton Harlequins put in a solid performance after a slow start to restrict table-topping Millfield to a 14-goal victory. A nervous Quins side took a...
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Colchester United 2-0 Yeovil Town: Glovers second best as winning streak is...
Yeovil Town's worst performance of 2013 saw their nine-game winning run come crashing to an end as Colchester United made the most of dreadful defending to win 2-0. The Glovers were second best all...
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The £5 note that sold for £425: Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet bank note was...
A five pound note sold for 85 times it's face value last week. The Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet Bank five pound note was dated 1833 and expected to reach between £100 and £200 in the February 20...
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Yeovil Town to make decision on future of Crystal Palace's Kwesi Appiah at...
Yeovil Town will make a decision on Kwesi Appiah's future this weekend after revealing that Reuben Reid will remain with Plymouth Argyle for another month.The arrival on loan of Burnley's Wes Fletcher...
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Four men jailed over arson attack on Sandhill Park mansion in Bishop's Lydeard
Four men have been sentenced to jail after setting fire to a derelict mansion in Bishop's Lydeard. Marcus Tancock, 20, and Nathan Goldfinch,20, from Weston-super-Mare, Liam Grant, 19, from Cheddar and...
View ArticleSchool meals contained horsemeat, admits Bath and North East Somerset Council
School meals in and around Bath contained a small amount of horsemeat, it was revealed today. A batch of beef mince containing one per cent of horsemeat was received by 49 primary schools and 10 early...
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"Weak" Yeovil disappoint Gary – A fans view
FT score: Colchester United 2 – 0 Yeovil Town (Npower league one)Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium, ColchesterColchester United goalscorer/s: Clifford 45', Sears 62'Yeovil Town goalscorer/s:...
View ArticleWeston-super-Mare to meet North Petherton in Renault Somerset Cup semi-final
Weston-super-Mare have been drawn against Renault Somerset Cup holders North Petherton in the semi-finals of this season's competition while Clevedon, last season's beaten finalists, will play Old...
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