Peering in at dome stars
Children from Ashcott Primary School were visited by the 'Space Odyssey' Astro Dome as part of the school's 'Out of this World' week – a week of learning about the Solar System.The Astro Dome is an...
View ArticleStage is set for a good old 70s romp
A Street am-dram group have announced their next production.Hot on the heels from Street Theatre's Calendar Girls, the group's summer tour will be the 1970s romp Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett.There...
View ArticleLibrary to unveil new look and systems at reopening
Frome Library will unveil self-service technology and a fresh new look when it reopens this month.The library has been temporarily closed for new equipment to be installed and refurbishment works to...
View Article'Shocking' shop raid
Part of Shepton Mallet's Townsend Retail Park was sealed off after a gang of hooded raiders burst into the town's Carphone Warehouse store.Startled staff and shoppers were forced to lie on the floor as...
View ArticleMan jailed for sex offences
A 30-year-old Frome man has been jailed for 12 years for sexual offences against young girls.Jason Simon Horler, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty...
View ArticleCrewkerne pupils set to meet Professor Brian Cox at London science fair
Smart pupils from Wadham School in Crewkerne are displaying their science project in London for the next few days.The four are finalists in the National Science and Engineering Competition and are...
View ArticleMario Bergoglio elected Pope Francis I by Cardinals at Vatican
The new pope has been revealed as Pope Francis I. Live Updates, Video, Reaction: New pope announced A new pope has been elected at the Vatican. Pope Francis I is the first pope from the Americas, and...
View ArticleSherborne's Bath rugby starlet named in England Under-20s Six Nations side to...
Sherborne rugby ace Ollie Devoto will start at full back for England Under-20s in their Six Nations decider against Wales tomorrow. The Bath starlet who took up the sport at Gainsborough Park aged...
View ArticleSwindon Town fund-raisers to run to Yeovil Town clash
Two fund-raising Swindon Town fans will go the extra mile to get to their team's crunch npower League One clash at Huish Park clash next week. Adam Wainwright and Corrinne Davis will leave the County...
View ArticleFire crews called to electrical fire in Yeovil
Fire crews were called to reports of a fuse box on fire at a home in Yeovil last night. Two fire appliances attended the scene on Marsh Lane around 11.18pm and found an electric meter on fire. Crews...
View ArticleCheltenham Festival: Day Three results
A 50-1 stunner, Carrickboy kicked clear away with two to jump to win the 4pm Byrne Group Plate, in the hands of Liam Treadwell. Our racing editor Jonathan Herbert's choice Vino Griego ridden by Jamie...
View ArticlePressure mounting on all PDC McCoys Premier League Darts stars says Gary...
Pressure is mounting on all ten McCoys Premier League Darts stars and not just those battling elimination according to Gary Anderson. The Burnham-based 2011 champion locks horns with two-time World...
View ArticleYeovil's Cartgate Link Road blocked in both directions
Motorists are experiencing delays due to a major road out of Yeovil being blocked. The A3088 Cartgate Link Road is blocked in both directions near the Marsh Lane junction because of a broken down...
View ArticleEnforcement action against Camerton yoga centre
At a meeting of Bath and North East Somerset Council's development control committee councillors voted in favour of an enforcement notice for Universal Yoga on Red Hill.For more than four years owner...
View ArticleCheltenham Festival Day Three Results
The Cross-Country Handicap Chase was won by Big Shu. Second was Shakervilz, third was Outlaw Pete and fourth was Bostons Angel. The race was postponed because of an injury to JT McNamara. The renowned...
View ArticleBruton student's Duke of Edinburgh Award leads to meeting with Earl of Wessex...
A BRUTON student has rubbed shoulders with royalty after seeing years of hard work come to fruition.Sexey's School pupil Tamara Reynolds was invited to St James's Palace, London, to receive her gold...
View ArticlePre-season test routine still exciting for Superbikes ace
PRE-SEASON testing is old hat to British Superbikes ace Martin Jessopp but getting back on the bike for the first time still excites him.The Yeovil-based racer's preparations for the 2013 MCE BSB...
View ArticleRed Nose day starts early for Cheddar Valley School
Le Cafe Rouge Nez was open for business at le crack of dawn this morrning,as pupils at Hugh Sexey Middle School at Blackford served up crossaints and wore something funny for money. The gallant band of...
View ArticleCrews called to chimney fire near Yeovil
Fire crews were called to a chimney fire near Yeovil last night. One appliance from Yeovil attended the property at The Glebe, Queen Camel, around 8pm, where they found a chimney fire involving an open...
View ArticleMulti-vehicle accident blocks road in Radstock
A multi-vehicle accident has partially blocked a road in Radstock this morning. Drivers are facing delays with traffic said to be slow moving because of the accident on the A372 Frome Road. The...
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